Limpieza (en. Cleaning)

/limˈpjeθa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The state of being clean or the action of cleaning.
Cleaning the house is essential for health.
La limpieza de la casa es fundamental para la salud.
Cleaning can also refer to the clarification of ideas or concepts.
We need a cleaning of ideas in our meeting.
Necesitamos una limpieza de ideas en nuestra reunión.
In a broader context, it can refer to the purification of something.
The program aims for the cleaning of the environment.
El programa busca la limpieza del medio ambiente.

Etymology

From Latin 'cleanitia', meaning clarity, purity.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to do a cleaning
To carry out a deep cleaning task.
hacer limpieza
spring cleaning
Thorough cleaning done in spring.
limpieza de primavera
general cleaning
Complete cleaning of a place or space.
limpieza general

Related Words

clean
That has no dirt.
limpio
to clean
To remove dirt from something.
limpiar
to tidy
To put something in order and clean.
asear

Slang Meanings

To put things in order.
I’m going to do a cleaning before the guests arrive.
Voy a hacer una limpieza antes de que lleguen los invitados.
To eliminate mental clutter.
I need a cleaning in my head after this week.
Necesito una limpieza en mi cabeza después de esta semana.