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Spanish Phrase

¿Hay servicio de lavandería?

/aʝ ˈseɾβiθjo de lan.ðaˈβɾi.a/
Meaning"Is there a laundry service?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks whether a laundry service is available, typically in a hotel, hostel, or other accommodation. It’s a polite, neutral way to inquire about the possibility of having clothes washed on site.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you arrive at a hotel, guesthouse, or apartment and need to know if you can send your clothes to be washed, or when you’re staying somewhere for an extended period and want to plan your laundry routine.

✦Grammar Breakdown

¿Hayserviciodelavandería?

1

Hay (impersonal)

Hay is the impersonal form of haber used to indicate existence, equivalent to 'there is/are' in English.

2

servicio de + noun

The construction 'servicio de X' means 'service of X' or 'X service', e.g., servicio de lavandería = laundry service.

3

lavandería

Lavandería is a noun meaning 'laundry' (the place or the service).

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Hay servicio de lavandería?

Is there a laundry service?

Sí, está disponible 24 horas y el costo es de 5 € por kilogramo.

Yes, it’s available 24 hours and the cost is 5 € per kilogram.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • ¿Hay servicio de lavar?

    ‘Lavar’ is a verb meaning ‘to wash’; you need the noun ‘lavandería’ or the phrase ‘servicio de lavandería’ to ask about a service.

  • ¿Hay servicio lavandería?

    In Spanish the preposition ‘de’ is required between ‘servicio’ and the noun.

  • ¿Hay lavandería?

    While understandable, this asks if there is a laundry room, not specifically a service. Use the full phrase for clarity in hotels.

↔Alternatives

  • ¿Ofrecen servicio de lavandería?

    Do you offer laundry service?

  • ¿Hay lavandería en el hotel?

    Is there a laundry (room) in the hotel?

  • ¿Puedo usar la lavandería?

    Can I use the laundry?

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries the term 'lavandería' can refer both to a self‑service coin‑operated laundry room and to a full‑service laundry (where staff wash and fold for you). When staying in a hotel, ask specifically about 'servicio de lavandería' if you need staff to handle the washing, and about 'lavandería' if you prefer to do it yourself. Prices and opening hours vary widely, so it’s always good to confirm the cost per kilogram and the turnaround time.