Read the label and identify the washing and drying instructions.

The idea

Separate the washing temperature from the instructions for drying.

Read the text

Esta camisa tiene una etiqueta de cuidado. Lavar a treinta grados como máximo. Usar un programa suave.

No usar lejía. No secar en secadora. Secar a la sombra.

Examples

  • Esta camisa tiene una etiqueta de cuidado.This shirt has a care label.
  • Lavar a treinta grados como máximo.Wash at a maximum of thirty degrees.
  • Usar un programa suave.Use a gentle cycle.
  • No usar lejía.Do not use bleach.
  • No secar en secadora.Do not tumble dry.
  • Secar a la sombra.Dry in the shade.

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Watch out

The temperature is a maximum, not a required minimum.

Try it yourself

  1. What is the maximum washing temperature?

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    treinta grados / 30 grados / 30 °C / 30°C

    treinta grados / 30 grados / 30 °C / 30°C: Thirty degrees is the maximum wash temperature.

  2. Is a tumble dryer allowed?

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    no

    no: The label forbids tumble drying.

  3. Where should the shirt dry?

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    a la sombra / en la sombra

    a la sombra / en la sombra: The garment should dry in the shade.

Use it today

Explain how you would wash and dry this shirt.