Limpiando (en. Cleaning)
/limˈpjando/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To remove dirt or impurities from something.
I am cleaning the kitchen.
Estoy limpiando la cocina.
To make a place clean.
She was cleaning her room all morning.
Ella estuvo limpiando su habitación toda la mañana.
To clean something to make it look better.
We are cleaning the windows to let in more light.
Estamos limpiando las ventanas para que dejen pasar más luz.
To organize and remove clutter.
He is cleaning his desk before working.
Él está limpiando su escritorio antes de trabajar.
Etymology
Derives from the verb 'to clean,' which comes from Latin 'linpiare.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
clearing one's conscience
To feel free from guilt after having done something good.
limpiando la conciencia
tidying things up
To clarify a confusing situation.
limpiando las cosas
to correct one's mistakes
To correct or amend mistakes made.
limpiar sus errores
Related Words
cleanliness
The action of cleaning.
limpieza
cleaner
A substance or person that performs the cleaning.
limpiador
clean
That which has no dirt.
limpio
Slang Meanings
To clean thoroughly.
Today I am going to thoroughly clean the house.
Hoy voy a limpiar a fondo la casa.
To give a good review.
I am going to give the kitchen a good review before dinner.
Voy a dar un buen repaso a la cocina antes de la cena.