limpias
/LEEM-pee-as/
you clean
Depicting the action of cleaning, as in 'you clean'.
limpias(Verb)
you clean
?informal singular 'tú' form
you wipe
?informal singular 'tú' form
📝 In Action
Tú siempre limpias la cocina después de cenar.
A1You always clean the kitchen after dinner.
¿Con qué frecuencia limpias tu escritorio?
A2How often do you clean your desk?
💡 Grammar Points
'Tú' vs. 'Usted'
"Limpias" is the informal way to say 'you clean.' If you are speaking to a boss or someone you don't know well, you must use the formal conjugation 'limpia' (Usted).
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Reflexive Pronoun
To say 'to clean oneself up' (like getting ready), use the reflexive form: 'te limpias' (you clean yourself).
Illustrating things that are spotless, referring to the feminine plural adjective 'clean'.
limpias(Adjective)
clean
?feminine plural
,clear
?referring to water or surfaces (feminine plural)
tidy
?feminine plural
📝 In Action
Las sábanas están recién lavadas y muy limpias.
A2The sheets are freshly washed and very clean.
Necesitamos copas limpias para el brindis.
A2We need clean glasses for the toast.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement Rule
Remember that adjectives must match the gender and number of the noun they describe. 'Limpias' is used for feminine nouns that are plural, like 'manos' (hands) or 'camisas' (shirts).
Visualizing the noun 'spiritual cleansing' or 'ritual purification'.
limpias(Noun)
spiritual cleansing
?ritual purification
ritual healing
?shamanic or traditional ceremony
📝 In Action
Fui al mercado y me hicieron unas limpias para la mala suerte.
B2I went to the market and they performed a spiritual cleansing ritual on me to remove bad luck.
Las limpias tradicionales usan hierbas y huevos.
C1Traditional cleansing rituals use herbs and eggs.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
imperfect
present
preterite
subjunctive
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: limpias
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'limpias' as an adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'limpias' always refer to physical cleaning?
No. While its main meaning relates to physical cleaning (you clean, or things that are clean), in certain regions, especially Mexico, 'las limpias' is a plural noun referring to traditional spiritual or energetic cleansing rituals.
How do I know if 'limpias' is a verb or an adjective?
If it follows the pronoun 'tú' (Tú limpias), it's the verb 'to clean.' If it follows a feminine plural noun or verb like 'están' and describes that noun (Las mesas están limpias), it's the adjective 'clean.'