Limpia (en. Clean)

/limˈpja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Action of cleaning.

Example Sentence: The cleaning of the house is done on Saturdays.

La limpia de la casa se hace los sábados.

Definition: State of purity or cleanliness.

Example Sentence: The cleaning of the water is essential for its consumption.

La limpia del agua es esencial para su consumo.

adjective

Definition: That is free from dirt.

Example Sentence: The car is very clean after washing it.

El coche está muy limpia después de lavarlo.

Definition: That has no stains or imperfections.

Example Sentence: Her clothes are always clean and well ironed.

Su ropa siempre está limpia y bien planchada.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'liberare', which means to free from dirt.

Common Phrase: deep cleaning

Meaning: Action of thoroughly cleaning a place.

limpieza profunda

Common Phrase: keep clean

Meaning: Action of maintaining a space free of dirt.

mantener limpio

Common Phrase: to be as clean as a whistle

Meaning: Expression that indicates something is completely clean.

estar limpio como una patena

Related Word: cleanliness

Description: Action and effect of cleaning.

limpieza

Related Word: cleaner

Description: Substance or product used for cleaning.

limpiador

Related Word: to clean

Description: To remove dirt or impurities from something.

limpiar

Slang Meaning: To be in good condition or to have no problems.

Slang Example: After resolving her issues, she feels clean.

Después de resolver sus problemas, se siente limpia.

Slang Meaning: Referring to someone who is free of debts or commitments.

Slang Example: Now that I paid everything, I am clean.

Ahora que pagué todo, estoy limpia.