el fregadero

the sink

Example Sentence

Dejo el fregadero listo despues de cocinar cada dia.

I leave the sink ready after cooking every day.

Meaning

el fregadero is the kitchen sink, where you wash dishes or rinse food.

Common Phrases

  • limpiar el fregadero — to clean the sink
  • llenar el fregadero — to fill the sink

Example

El fregadero gotea, y pongo un cubo.

The sink is dripping, and I put a bucket down.

Common Mistake

Using the bathroom word in the kitchen: el fregadero (kitchen) vs el lavabo (bathroom sink).