versión limpia
/beɾsjon limpja/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'clean version' is translated into Spanish as versión limpia.
What does it mean word for word?
versión is a cognate of the English word 'version' and limpia means 'clean'.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because versión is a feminine noun, the adjective must be the feminine form limpia to agree in gender.
Did you know?
- In a legal or professional context, a versión limpia is specifically a document that has had all 'tracked changes' or 'redlines' removed to create a final polished copy.
- The word versión shares the same root as the English word 'versus', both coming from the Latin concept of 'turning' or 'changing direction'.
- If you are talking about a 'clean' version of a song that has had bad words removed, a musician might colloquially refer to it as a versión radio (radio version).
Examples in context
- ¿Existe una versión limpia de esta canción?Is there a clean version of this song?
- Necesito la versión limpia de esta canción.I need the clean version of this song.
- Esta es la versión limpia para la radio.This is the clean version for the radio.
- Busco una versión limpia de este álbum.I am looking for a clean version of this album.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are at a music store.
- Lucía¿Tienes la versión limpia de este disco?Do you have the clean version of this record?
- DanielSí, la versión limpia está en este estante.Yes, the clean version is on this shelf.
- LucíaPerfecto, gracias por ayudarme, Daniel.Perfect, thanks for helping me, Daniel.
- DanielDe nada, Lucía. ¡Que disfrutes la música!You're welcome, Lucía. Enjoy the music!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries limpia, versión, CC BY-SA 4.0.
