Clean in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'clean' is 'limpio', pronounced LEEM-pyoh (IPA: /ˈlimpjo/). It is an A1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: limpios).
Pronunciation: LEEM-pyoh
| Spanish | limpio |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | LEEM-pyoh · /ˈlimpjo/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | limpios |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'limpio'
- La cocina está limpia; acabo de limpiarla.
The kitchen is clean; I just cleaned it. - Me encanta el aire limpio del campo.
I love the clean air of the countryside. - Ponte una camisa limpia para la cena.
Put on a clean shirt for dinner. - Los platos ya están limpios.
The dishes are already clean.
Common Phrases with 'limpio'
- pasar en limpio
to make a clean copy / write up neatly - energía limpia
clean energy
How to Use 'limpio'
Usually used with estar because cleanliness is a state (está limpio); ser limpio describes someone who is tidy by nature. Don't confuse the adjective limpio with the verb limpiar (to clean).
Related Vocabulary
Keep going: review gender and articles in Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say 'clean' in Spanish?
'Clean' in Spanish is 'limpio', pronounced LEEM-pyoh.
How do you spell 'limpio'?
It is spelled l-i-m-p-i-o.
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