This is the 3256th most frequent Spanish word.
blanqueo
The Spanish word "blanqueo" means "whitening" or "laundering," often referring to money laundering.
In this sentence, 'blanqueo' refers to the illegal process of making illicitly obtained money appear legally acquired.
El blanqueo de dinero es un delito grave.
Money laundering is a serious crime.
Here, 'blanqueo' is used to describe the act of whitening or preparing the walls for painting.
Tengo que realizar el blanqueo de las paredes antes de pintarlas.
I need to whiten the walls before painting them.
In this example, 'blanqueo' denotes the cosmetic procedure of whitening teeth.