hang out the washing

The Spanish phrase 'tender la ropa' translates to 'hang out the washing' in English. This phrase is often used to describe the act of hanging wet, clean laundry on a clothesline or similar object to dry in open air. It is a common domestic chore and is part of the process of laundering clothes, used in places where using a dryer may not be an option or preference.

Example sentences using: tender la ropa

Es importante tender la ropa al sol para que se seque más rápido.

It is important to hang the clothes out in the sun so they can dry faster.

This phrase emphasizes the benefit of hanging clothes in sunlight for efficient drying.

Después de lavar la ropa, necesito tenderla en el patio.

After washing the clothes, I need to hang them in the backyard.

This example indicates the action of hanging clothes outside after they have been washed.

Cuando llueve, es difícil tender la ropa fuera de casa.

When it rains, it is difficult to hang the clothes outside the house.

This phrase expresses a challenge faced when trying to dry clothes outside due to rainy weather.