launder in Portuguese
launder in Portuguese is lavar, branquear — launder means to wash and often iron clothes or fabric.
launder in Portuguese
lavar
To wash; to wash, and to smooth with a flatiron or mangle; to wash and iron.
branquear
(money) To disguise the source of (ill-gotten wealth) by various means.
What does "launder" mean?
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verb To wash and often iron clothes or fabric.
"The hotel launders the guests' sheets and towels every day."
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verb To disguise the illegal origin of money by passing it through legitimate businesses or transactions.
"The gang used a chain of car washes to launder their drug profits."
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launder in a sentence
- The hotel launders the guests' sheets and towels every day.
- The gang used a chain of car washes to launder their drug profits.
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What is "launder" in Portuguese?
"launder" in Portuguese is lavar, branquear. launder means: To wash and often iron clothes or fabric.
How do you use "launder" in a sentence?
Example: "The hotel launders the guests' sheets and towels every day." In Portuguese, "launder" is lavar, branquear.
Are there other ways to say "launder" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "launder": lavar, branquear.
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