Limpio (en. Clean)
/ˈlim.pjo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is free of dirt.
The house is very clean after the cleaning.
La casa está muy limpia después de la limpieza.
That is presented clearly and in an orderly manner.
The report has a clean and easy-to-understand style.
El informe tiene un estilo limpio y fácil de entender.
That has no imperfections or defects.
The logo design is clean and professional.
El diseño del logo es limpio y profesional.
Etymology
From the Latin 'limpius', derived from 'linere', which means 'to clean'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
clean as a whistle
Extremely clean or pure.
limpio como una patena
to get into trouble
Getting involved in problems, despite being 'clean'.
meterse en líos
Related Words
cleaning
Action of cleaning.
limpieza
cleaner
Product or person that cleans.
limpiador
to clean
Removing dirt from something.
limpiar
Slang Meanings
To be in a good financial situation.
After the deal, I'm clean.
Después del negocio, estoy limpio.
To be free of legal problems.
I no longer have debts, I'm clean with the law.
Ya no tengo deudas, estoy limpio con la ley.