limpiado
/leem-pyah-doh/
cleaned
The window has been cleaned and is now sparkling.
limpiado(verb)
cleaned
?after having performed the action
cleared
?removing items from a surface
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Done' Word
This word is a 'past participle.' In English, it's like adding '-ed' to a verb (clean -> cleaned). Use it after the word 'haber' to talk about things you have done.
The Unchanging Rule
When you use 'limpiado' with 'haber' (like 'he limpiado'), it never changes its ending, even if you are talking about many things or female objects.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Limpiado vs. Limpio
Mistake: "Using 'limpiado' to describe a clean room in a simple way."
Correction: Use 'limpio' to say 'the room is clean' (El cuarto está limpio). Use 'limpiado' only when you want to focus on the act of cleaning that just happened.
⭐ Usage Tips
Pairing with 'Recién'
Combine it with 'recién' (recently) to describe something that has just been polished or scrubbed: 'El suelo recién limpiado' (The recently cleaned floor).
A cleaned apple ready to be eaten.
limpiado(adjective)
cleaned
?describing an object that has undergone cleaning
polished
?shining or well-maintained
📝 In Action
Me gusta caminar sobre el césped recién limpiado.
B1I like walking on the recently cleaned grass.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
When used as a description, this word must match what it describes. For a female object, use 'limpiada'; for plural, use 'limpiados' or 'limpiadas'.
🔄 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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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).