limpieza
/limˈpjeθa/feminine
The Spanish word for the English phrase "cleaning" is limpieza.
In many contexts, instead of using a verb, Spanish speakers use the phrase hacer la limpieza to mean performing household cleaning tasks.
Meaning: action in which something is cleaned (verb)
Which one should you use?
While limpieza is the noun for the act of cleaning, limpiar is the verb used to express the action of cleaning.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun limpieza is feminine, so any accompanying adjectives must also be feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/limˈpjeθa/
Did you know?
- Spanish has a specific word limpialunas for a window cleaner, combining limpiar and lunas, which literally means 'moons' but refers to window panes.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase limpieza de sangre refers to a historical obsession with proving one had no Jewish or Muslim ancestors.
- In some Latin American countries, if you are told someone is performing a limpieza, it might not refer to soap and water, but to a spiritual ritual to remove bad energy.
Examples in context
- Odio a esas arañas, siempre están ahí para sacarme de quicio cuando hago limpieza.I hate those spiders. They're always there to freak me out when I'm cleaning.This sentence shows how to use limpieza when discussing household cleaning and chores.Tatoeba #180570 by cueyayotl, translation #1686 by Swift
- La limpieza es necesaria.Cleaning is necessary.This sentence demonstrates how to use limpieza as a subject in a simple statement.Tatoeba #5197398 by LB, translation #5197391 by LB
- ¿Cuál es el costo de la limpieza?What is the cost of the cleaning?This sentence shows how to ask about the cost associated with limpieza.Tatoeba #5197401 by LB, translation #5197403 by LB
- Por favor, necesito que alguien venga a limpiar mi casa esta semana.Please, I need someone to come and clean my house this week.
- Voy a hacer la limpieza de mi habitación esta tarde.I'm going to clean my room this afternoon.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are in their apartment preparing for guests.
- SofíaLa limpieza de la cocina ya terminó.The cleaning of the kitchen is already finished.
- AlejandroPerfecto, ahora me toca a mí.Perfect, now it is my turn.
- SofíaGracias, Alejandro, eres muy amable.Thank you, Alejandro, you are very kind.
- AlejandroNo hay problema, quiero que todo esté listo.No problem, I want everything to be ready.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cleaning” translations and entries limpieza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
