limpia
“limpia” means “ritual cleanse” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
ritual cleanse, spiritual cleansing
Also: clean sweep
📝 In Action
La curandera le hizo una limpia para quitarle el mal de ojo.
B2The healer performed a ritual cleanse on him to remove the evil eye.
Necesito una limpia en mi casa para que fluya la energía.
B1I need a spiritual cleansing in my house so the energy can flow.
cleans, tidies up
Also: clean!
📝 In Action
Mi hermano siempre limpia su cuarto antes de salir.
A1My brother always cleans his room before going out.
¡Limpia tu plato! No lo dejes ahí.
A2Clean your plate! Don't leave it there.
La máquina limpia el suelo automáticamente.
A1The machine cleans the floor automatically.
clean, spotless
Also: clear
📝 In Action
La mesa está limpia, puedes poner los platos.
A1The table is clean, you can put the plates down.
Ella tiene una reputación limpia en la comunidad.
B1She has a clean reputation in the community.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "limpia" in Spanish:
clean sweep→cleans→ritual cleanse→spiritual cleansing→tidies up→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: limpia
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'limpia' as a noun (a ritual) rather than a verb or adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *limpidus*, meaning 'clear' or 'transparent.' Over time, the meaning evolved from being clear like water to being free of dirt.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'limpia' different from 'limpieza'?
'Limpieza' is the standard, general noun for 'cleaning' or 'cleanliness' (e.g., the act of scrubbing). 'Limpia' is the verb form (he/she cleans) or, when used as a noun, usually refers specifically to a spiritual or folkloric cleansing ritual.
Is 'limpia' the same as the English word 'limpid'?
They share the same Latin root *limpidus*, meaning clear or transparent. While 'limpid' in English still means clear (usually referring to water or style), the Spanish word 'limpia' evolved to mean clean or free of dirt.