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    Barriendo (en. Sweeping)

    /baˈrjendo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The action of moving particles on the ground with a broom or brush.
    I was sweeping the house before the guests arrived.
    Estaba barriendo la casa antes de que llegaran los invitados.
    To carry out the action of sweeping.
    She keeps sweeping despite the fatigue.
    Ella sigue barriendo a pesar del cansancio.
    It is sometimes used metaphorically to describe an overwhelming victory.
    The soccer team was sweeping their opponents in the match.
    El equipo de fútbol estaba barriendo a sus oponentes en el partido.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'barrer', which comes from the Latin 'verrĕre', meaning 'to drag with a broom'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    not sweeping under the rug
    Not hiding a problem.
    no barrer bajo la alfombra
    sweep inward
    Keeping the house or personal area clean.
    barrer hacia adentro
    sweep everything away
    Eliminating or getting rid of anything that stands in the way.
    barrer con todo

    Related Words

    broom
    Utensil used for sweeping.
    escoba
    cleaning
    The action of cleaning a place.
    limpieza
    disorder
    Situation where there is dirt or things out of place.
    desorden

    Slang Meanings

    To be very active or energetic.
    Today I'm sweeping, I can't stop doing things.
    Hoy estoy barriendo, no paro de hacer cosas.
    To eliminate or discard something forcefully.
    She swept away all the complaints at the meeting.
    Barrió con todas las quejas en la reunión.