Purísima (en. Pure)

/puˈɾisima/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has extreme purity.
The water from this spring is purísima.
El agua de esta fuente es purísima.
That is extremely clean or innocent.
His heart is purísimo, he always helps others.
Su corazón es purísimo, siempre ayuda a los demás.
That is considered morally impeccable.
The purísimo ideal of justice must be pursued.
El purísimo ideal de justicia debe ser perseguido.

Etymology

From the Latin 'purissimus', superlative of 'purus', which means pure.

Common Phrases and Expressions

purísima clear
Extremely clear, without a doubt.
purísimamente claro
purist heart
Very clean or kind heart.
corazón purísimo
purísima beauty
Beauty characterized by being totally pure.
purísima belleza

Related Words

purity
State of being pure.
pureza
spotless
Without stain or defect.
inmaculado
impeccability
Quality of being impeccable.
intachabilidad

Slang Meanings

To refer to something that is perfect or very good.
That place is purísima in food, there is no comparison.
Ese lugar es purísima en comida, no hay comparación.
Used to describe someone who acts with great honesty.
That girl is purísima, she always tells the truth.
Esa chica es purísima, siempre dice la verdad.