limpiador
/limpjaˈdoɾ/masculine
The English phrase "cleaner" can be translated into Spanish as limpiador. Wiktionary also lists aseador.
Meaning: person who cleans (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| limpiador | /limpjaˈdoɾ/ | masculine |
| aseador | /aseadoɾ/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
In Spanish, limpiador is used to describe both a person who cleans and a cleaning agent or substance, such as a chemical cleaner. If you wish to refer to the act of cleaning or the cleaning service itself, use the noun limpieza instead of an agent-based word.
Which one should you use?
While both limpiador and aseador mean cleaner, limpiador is more versatile as it can refer to a person or a cleaning substance.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form is limpiador and the feminine form is limpiadora.
How do you pronounce it?
/limpjaˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- When referring to a 'dry cleaner', Spanish speakers do not use limpiador but instead use the phrase tintorería, which refers to the shop itself.
- The verb limpiar is also used idiomatically in some regions to mean 'to clear out' or 'to empty' a place entirely, such as a room or a bank vault.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a professional house cleaner is more commonly called a señora de la limpieza or a empleada doméstica than a limpiadora.
Examples in context
- El vinagre es un buen limpiador.Vinegar is a good cleaner.This sentence shows that limpiador can refer to a substance like vinegar.Tatoeba #7739261 by arh, translation #9688188 by Ergulis
- Tom es un limpiador de ventanas.Tom is a window cleaner.This sentence uses limpiador to describe a person's job as a window cleaner.Tatoeba #9667762 by carlosalberto, translation #6697628 by Hybrid
- Necesitamos contratar a una persona de limpieza para mantener el lugar impecable.We need to hire a cleaning person to keep the place spotless.
- El hotel cuenta con un equipo dedicado de empleados de limpieza.The hotel has a dedicated team of cleaning employees.
- El limpiador de alfombras llegó tarde.The carpet cleaner arrived late.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are discussing the maintenance of their building.
- Sofía¿Sabes dónde está el limpiador ahora?Do you know where the cleaner is now?
- AlejandroCreo que el limpiador está en el pasillo.I think the cleaner is in the hallway.
- SofíaVoy a pedirle que limpie la cocina.I am going to ask him to clean the kitchen.
- AlejandroPerfecto, eso sería muy útil.Perfect, that would be very useful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cleaner” translations and entries limpiador, aseador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
