Spanish Conversation · Level 20
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Spanish word
limpieza
Pronunciation
IPA/limˈpjeθa/
Meaning
- feminine nouncleaning
Example
Tengo que hacer la limpieza hoy.
I have to do the cleaning today.
More examples
La limpieza diaria ayuda a mantener la salud.
Daily cleaning helps maintain health.
Core concept
Removal of dirt from a room or object.
Common phrases
hacer la limpieza
do the cleaning
limpieza diaria
daily cleaning
servicio de limpieza
cleaning service
Similar words
aseo: Light personal or toilet cleaning to wash up and keep immediate areas tidy.
lavado: Washing clothes, dishes, or fabrics with water and detergent to remove soil.
higiene: Daily practices that keep hands, mouth, and body clean to prevent illness.
Definition in Spanish
Acción y resultado de quitar la suciedad de un lugar u objeto; también se usa para nombrar el servicio profesional que realiza esa acción.
Word origin
It comes from the adjective limpio (from Latin limpĭdus) plus the noun-forming suffix -eza, forming a noun for the action or result of becoming clean.
Usage tips
- To say you will do the cleaning, use hacer la limpieza or the verb limpiar, and to refer to paid cleaners say servicio de limpieza to avoid ambiguity.