Spanish word

limpia

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlimpja/

Meaning

  • adjectiveclean

Example

La casa está limpia.

The house is clean.

Illustration for limpia (clean)

More examples

Mantén la cocina limpia después de cocinar.

Keep the kitchen clean after cooking.

Core concept

An object without dirt, stains, or residue.

Common phrases

  • estar limpia

    be clean

  • mantener limpia

    keep clean

  • ropa limpia

    clean clothes

  • casa limpia

    clean house

Similar words

aseado: Neatly cleaned and orderly, showing no signs of mess or neglect.
higiénico: Treated or maintained to meet sanitary standards and reduce germs.
reluciente: Highly polished and sparkling, with surfaces that catch the light.

Definition in Spanish

Que no tiene suciedad, manchas ni residuos; usado para indicar que algo está limpio.

Word origin

From Latin limpĭdus 'clear', Spanish forms the verb limpiar and the adjective limpio/limpia.

Usage tips

  • Spanish uses estar with limpia for physical cleanliness, while ser limpio commonly describes a person's habitual tidiness or moral cleanliness.

Opposites

  • suciadirtyadjective
  • desordenadamessyadjective

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