Limpiándose (en. Cleaning up)
lim-pián-do-se
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Performing the action of removing dirt or impurities from oneself.
She is washing her hands before eating.
Ella se está limpiando las manos antes de comer.
Washing or cleaning parts of the body.
He is always washing his face after exercising.
Él siempre se está limpiando la cara después de hacer ejercicio.
Removing what is dirty or stained.
The children are cleaning themselves of mud after playing.
Los niños se están limpiando de barro después de jugar.
Etymology
From the verb limpiar, which comes from the Latin 'limpĭdus', meaning clear, pure.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cleaning thoroughly
Cleaning meticulously.
limpiándose a fondo
is not cleaning oneself
Indicating that someone is not performing the action of cleaning themselves.
no se está limpiando
is washing his hands
Referring to the action of washing hands.
está limpiándose las manos
Related Words
clean
Removing dirt or impurities.
limpiar
cleaning
Action of cleaning or tidying.
aseo
hygiene
Set of means aimed at preserving health.
higiene
Slang Meanings
Clean oneself quickly.
After the party, everyone was cleaning up hastily.
Después de la fiesta, todos estaban limpiándose de prisa.
Clean uncontrollably.
That place is so dirty that there's no way to clean properly.
Ese lugar está tan sucio que no hay manera de limpiándose bien.