limpiar
to clean
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/limˈpjaɾ/
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Cultural Note
Spanish households are known for being meticulously clean. It's common to mop tile floors daily with a fregona (a specific type of mop unique to Spain). Many Spanish homes have tile throughout, making cleaning easier in the warm climate. Sharing cleaning duties is a frequent topic of negotiation for Spanish couples.
📝 Example Sentences
Vamos a limpiar la casa antes de que lleguen los invitados.
Let's clean the house before the guests arrive.
¿Me ayudas a limpiar la cocina después de cenar?
Can you help me clean the kitchen after dinner?
Los sábados limpiamos la casa juntos.
On Saturdays we clean the house together.