mantenerse limpio
/manteneɾse limpjo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'stay clean' is translated into Spanish as mantenerse limpio.
This phrase is used to express the idea of keeping one's body or surroundings free from dirt.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective used for 'clean' must agree with the person being addressed. Use limpio for a male, limpia for a single female and limpios if the subject is plural. For example, when addressing a single female, you would use mantenerse limpia.
Did you know?
- The phrase limpio is used in the idiom quedar limpio, which can mean to be left completely bankrupt or to have all one's money taken.
- While mantenerse limpio refers to hygiene, the phrase estar limpio is often used as slang in some Latin American countries to say someone is 'clean' of drugs or criminal activity.
- The word limpio shares an ancestor with the English word 'limpid', which describes something clear or transparent, like water or eyes.
Examples in context
- Señor, manténgase limpio para evitar enfermedades.Sir, stay clean to avoid illnesses.
- Mantente limpio para que no apeste tu habitación.Stay clean so your room doesn't stink.
- Procure mantenerse limpio después de trabajar en entornos sucios.Strive to stay clean after working in dirty environments.
- Asegúrate de estar siempre limpio antes de salir con amigos.Make sure you are always clean before going out with friends.
- ¡Mantente limpio siempre!Stay clean always!
- Es difícil mantenerse limpio en la construcción.It is difficult to stay clean on the construction site.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries limpio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
