limpio
/ˈlimpjo/
limpio is the Spanish way to say "I clean".
limpio is used to say that you perform the act of removing dirt from something.
Which one should you use?
In Spanish, limpio can function in two different ways depending on the context: it can be the verb meaning "I clean" or it can be the masculine singular adjective meaning "clean".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form limpio is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb limpiar.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlimpjo/
Did you know?
- In some regions, a limpieza refers to a spiritual cleansing performed by a traditional healer to remove bad energy or illness.
- The expression limpiar la casa can be used literally for chores, but in a criminal context, it refers to removing all evidence from a crime scene.
- The Spanish word limpio has a 'doublet' in the form of the word límpido, which was borrowed back from Latin later in history.
Examples in context
- Limpio mi cuarto cada lunes.I clean my room every Monday.This sentence is useful for stating a weekly cleaning routine using limpio.Tatoeba #9445748 by ignacio, translation #8997937 by CK
- Limpio el suelo con una escoba.I clean the floor with a broom.This sentence shows how to describe cleaning a floor with a broom using limpio.Tatoeba #5844622 by albrusgher, translation #2979196 by Elliv
- Limpio mi cuarto casi todos los días.I clean my room almost every day.This sentence expresses the frequency of cleaning a room using limpio.Tatoeba #1745923 by marcelostockle, translation #1740399 by Amastan
- Yo limpio mi casa todos los días.I clean my house every day.
- Yo me encargo de la limpieza en esta empresa.I take care of the cleaning in this company.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are discussing their household chores.
- MaríaYo limpio la cocina los sábados.I clean the kitchen on Saturdays.
- Alejandro¿Y qué hago yo?And what do I do?
- MaríaTú limpias el baño, Alejandro.You clean the bathroom, Alejandro.
- AlejandroEstá bien, me parece justo.Okay, that seems fair to me.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry limpio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries limpio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
