What does the Spanish verb lava mean in English?

The Spanish verb "lava" actually doesn't exist as a standalone verb. It is a participle form of the verb lavar which means to wash in English.

Here are some examples:

* La ropa está lavada. (The clothes are washed.)

* Estoy lavando el coche. (I am washing the car.)

* He lavado los platos. (He washed the dishes.)

So, "lava" on its own doesn't have a direct English translation, but it functions as a past participle within a sentence.