Trastes is a common word for "dishes" in Mexico and many parts of Latin America. It's a great example of a regional vocabulary word you might not learn in a standard textbook!
In this powerful anthem of independence, Becky G sings, "Yo no te lavo los trastes" (I don't wash your dishes). She uses this simple, everyday chore to make a bold statement, rejecting traditional domestic roles and declaring that she will not be controlled.
Becky G puts down her boundaries right from the start in "La Respuesta", and she does not mince words. After hearing rumors that Maluma has been asking around about her, she shuts down any idea of playing traditional gender roles. She flat out sings, "Yo no te lavo los trastes / Tampoco plancho tu ropa" ("I'm not doing your dishes / Nor am I ironing your clothes"). She tells him that she buys her own things and does not need his money, preferring to stay single rather than be controlled or locked away at home ("Si lo que quieres es que esté encerrada / Entonces no" - "If what you want is for me to be locked in / Then no").
Maluma jumps in with his counter-argument, claiming he actually likes a partner who has "funda" (money or cash) and plenty of attitude. He warns her with a laugh that a man who doesn't cause trouble simply "no existe" ("doesn't exist"), admitting he will keep chasing her as long as there is a kiss at the end. Becky G stays completely firm, though. Every single pitch he makes gets hit with the exact same energetic reply: "La respuesta a tu pregunta es no" ("The answer to your question is no").
Becky G, born Rebbeca Marie Gomez in 1997 in Inglewood, California, is an American singer and actress of Mexican heritage. She first drew attention with covers posted on YouTube, broke through in 2014 with the single "Shower", and has since recorded mostly in Spanish, mixing pop, reggaeton and regional Mexican music on albums such as "Mala Santa" and "Esquemas".