Pureza (en. Purity)

/puˈɾeθa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Quality of being pure, clean, or unaltered.
The purity of the mountain water is admirable.
La pureza del agua de la montaña es admirable.
Innocence or absence of moral corruption.
The girl has a purity that makes her special.
La niña tiene una pureza que la hace especial.
Clarity and transparency in character or intentions.
His purity of spirit is unmatched.
Su pureza de espíritu es inigualable.

Etymology

From Latin 'puritas', which means cleanliness or purity.

Common Phrases and Expressions

purity of heart
Honesty and sincerity in actions and thoughts.
pureza de corazón
racial purity
Controversial concept that implies an alleged superiority of one race over another.
pureza racial
absolute purity
Ideal state of total cleanliness or integrity.
pureza absoluta

Related Words

pure
That does not contain impurities or foreign elements.
puro
innocent
That has not been contaminated by evil or negative experience.
inocente
cleanliness
Condition of being clean or free from dirt.
limpieza

Slang Meanings

Representation of something authentic or original.
That music group has pure purity in their style.
Ese grupo de música tiene pura pureza en su estilo.
Something that is completely natural and additive-free.
This product is pure purity, you can consume it without worries.
Este producto es pura pureza, lo puedes consumir sin preocupaciones.