Spanish Conversation · Level 39
74 words
Spanish word
limpio
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlimpjo/
Meaning
- adjectiveclean
Example
La casa quedó limpia después de la fiesta.
The house was clean after the party.
More examples
Tu escritorio está limpio hoy.
Your desk is clean today.
Core concept
Person, object, or place free of dirt, stains, and germs.
Common phrases
mantener limpio
keep clean
estar limpio
be clean
quedar limpio
become clean
Similar words
aseado: Carefully groomed or maintained, with personal or room appearance tidy and cared for.
ordenado: Ordered arrangement of items and furniture, free from mess and disorder.
higiénico: Hygienically maintained to reduce bacteria and dirt for safety and health.
Definition in Spanish
Describe que algo no tiene suciedad ni manchas y se encuentra en condiciones higiénicas.
Word origin
From Latin limpidus 'clear' via Romance forms, limpio developed the sense of being free of dirt and hygienically clean.
Usage tips
- Estar limpio describes the state after cleaning while ser limpio describes someone or something that is generally clean or habitually hygienic.