limpiado
“limpiado” means “cleaned” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
cleaned
Also: cleared
📝 In Action
He limpiado mi habitación esta mañana.
A1I have cleaned my room this morning.
Juan ya había limpiado la cocina cuando llegué.
A2Juan had already cleaned the kitchen when I arrived.
cleaned
Also: polished
📝 In Action
Me gusta caminar sobre el césped recién limpiado.
B1I like walking on the recently cleaned grass.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: limpiado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'limpiado' to say 'I have cleaned'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'limpiar,' which comes from the adjective 'limpio.' This traces back to the Latin 'limpidus,' meaning 'clear' or 'transparent.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'limpio' and 'limpiado'?
'Limpio' is an adjective that simply means 'clean' (The car is clean). 'Limpiado' is the past participle, focusing on the action that occurred (The car has been cleaned).
Does 'limpiado' ever change to 'limpiada'?
Yes, but only when it is being used as an adjective to describe a feminine noun, like 'la mesa recién limpiada' (the recently cleaned table).

