limpio
masculine, everyday
Clean is limpio for a masculine noun and limpia for a feminine one. The verb to clean is limpiar.
Meaning: free of dirt (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| limpio | masculine, everyday |
| limpia | feminine |
| limpiar | verb, to clean |
Say La casa está limpia for a clean house and Limpia la mesa to ask someone to clean the table.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective agrees with the noun: el cuarto limpio, la cocina limpia, los platos limpios. Estar limpio describes a state.
What mistakes should you avoid?
With ser, Es limpio describes someone who is tidy by habit. With estar, Está limpio means it is clean right now.
Did you know?
- Mexican households often say a limpiar for a big family cleaning day before a party.
Examples in context
- El cuarto está limpio.The room is clean.
- Limpia la mesa, por favor.Clean the table, please.
- Mi mamá es muy limpia.My mom is very tidy.
Example conversation
Susana checks the room with her son Nico before guests come.
- Susana¿Ya limpiaste tu cuarto?Have you cleaned your room?
- NicoSí, ya está limpio.Yes, it is already clean.
- SusanaGracias, hijo.Thanks, son.
