limpiando
“limpiando” means “cleaning” in Spanish (removing dirt or mess).
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Mi hermano está limpiando la cocina en este momento.
A1My brother is cleaning the kitchen right now.
Pasé toda la tarde limpiando el garaje, ¡estaba terrible!
A2I spent the whole afternoon cleaning the garage, it was terrible!
El equipo está limpiando los datos antes de analizarlos.
B1The team is cleaning the data before analyzing it.
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Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'limpiando' to describe an ongoing action?
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📚 Etymology▼
The root verb 'limpiar' comes from the Latin word *limpidus*, meaning 'clear' or 'transparent.' Over time, it evolved to mean the act of making something clear or pure by removing dirt.
First recorded: Around the 13th century (in its root form, 'limpiar').
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'limpiando' ever change its ending?
No. Because 'limpiando' is a gerund (the ongoing action form), it is completely invariable. You use 'estoy limpiando,' 'están limpiando,' and 'ella estaba limpiando'—it always stays 'limpiando.'
What is the difference between 'limpiando' and 'limpieza'?
'Limpiando' is the action itself ('cleaning'), used when someone is actively doing the task. 'Limpieza' is the noun, referring to the state of being clean or the general concept of cleaning (e.g., 'La limpieza es importante' - 'Cleanliness is important').