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Limpio: clean

limpio

Pronunciation: LEEM-pyoh (stress the capital letters)

Limpio means “clean” in English.

Quick answer

  • Meaning: clean
  • How to say it: LEEM-pyoh
  • Forms: limpio, limpia, limpios, limpias
  • Level: Beginner (A1)

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What “limpio” means and how to use it

Limpio means “clean.” The verb limpiar means “to clean.”

Forms of “limpio”

DescribesSingularPlural
Masculinelimpiolimpios
Femininelimpialimpias

Adjectives agree with the noun they describe.

Examples with audio

  • Mi cuarto está limpio.My room is clean.
  • Necesito ropa limpia.I need clean clothes.
  • La ciudad es muy limpia.The city is very clean.

Usage tip

Use “estar limpio” for the current state and “ser limpio” for a personality trait. The opposite is “sucio.”

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “clean” in Spanish?

“clean” in Spanish is “limpio.” It is pronounced LEEM-pyoh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.

How do you pronounce “limpio”?

Say LEEM-pyoh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.

How does “limpio” change for feminine and plural?

The forms are “limpio,” “limpia,” “limpios,” and “limpias.”

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