Relimpio (en. Spotless)

/reˈlim.pjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that is very clean, almost spotless.
The house was spotless after the maid cleaned it thoroughly.
La casa estaba relimpia después de que la sirvienta la limpiara a fondo.
Alludes to cleanliness that stands out from the usual.
The car came out of the workshop totally spotless.
El coche salió del taller totalmente relimpio.
Indicates a level of cleanliness that causes admiration or astonishment.
The office floor was so spotless that it reflected the light.
El suelo de la oficina estaba tan relimpio que reflejaba la luz.

Etymology

It comes from the prefix 're-' which indicates repetition and 'limpio', which means free of dirt.

Common Phrases and Expressions

immaculate house
A house that is in an impeccable state of cleanliness.
casa relimpia
spotless car
A car that has been cleaned so thoroughly that it shines.
coche relimpio
to be spotless
To be in a state of extreme cleanliness.
estar relimpio

Related Words

clean
That is free of dirt.
limpio
tidy
That is orderly and clean.
aseado
hygienic
That is clean and promotes health.
higiénico

Slang Meanings

Referring to excessive cleaning, sometimes humorously.
That place is so spotless that it's scary to enter.
Ese lugar está tan relimpio que da miedo entrar.
To describe something that shines or is in impeccable condition.
Came out spotless from the hairdresser.
Salió relimpio de la peluquería.