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What does «los trastes» mean in Dominican Spanish?

los trastes

the dishes, the household stuff

Meaningthe dishes, the household stuff
Standard Spanishlos utensilios, los cacharros
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«Friega esos trastes.»

Wash those dishes.

The pots, plates and things around the house. Same idea as «las losas».

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