Spanish Conversation · Level 28
89 words
Spanish word
limpiar
Pronunciation
IPA/limˈpjaɾ/
Meaning
- verbclean
Example
¿Puedes limpiar la mesa, por favor?
Can you clean the table, please?
More examples
Voy a limpiar la cocina después de cenar.
I'm going to clean the kitchen after dinner.
Core concept
A cloth wiping dust and a smudge from a tabletop.
Common phrases
limpiar la casa
clean the house
limpiar la mesa
wipe the table
limpiar los platos
wash the dishes
limpiar el polvo
dust
Similar words
lavar: Washes clothes, dishes, or similar items with water and detergent to remove dirt.
barrer: Uses a broom to sweep dust, crumbs, and debris from floors into a pile.
fregar: Scrubs floors with water and detergent, using a mop or brush to lift stubborn dirt.
recoger: Gathers scattered items and puts them away in their proper place.
Definition in Spanish
Eliminar polvo, manchas o restos de suciedad de cosas o espacios para que queden presentables.
Word origin
The verb comes from Latin limpīdus 'clean' via Vulgar Latin *limpiare into Spanish limpiar.
Usage tips
- Limpiar covers removing dust, stains, and loose dirt from surfaces and rooms, while lavar is for washing clothes or dishes, barrer for sweeping, and fregar for mopping or scrubbing floors.