Inklingo

limpios

LEEM-pyohs/ˈlimpjos/

clean

Also: tidy
A sparkling clean white plate on a wooden table.

📝 In Action

Mis zapatos nuevos ya no están limpios.

A1

My new shoes are not clean anymore.

Necesito unos pantalones limpios para la fiesta.

A1

I need some clean pants for the party.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • aseados (neat/tidy)
  • pulcros (spotless)

Antonyms

  • sucios (dirty)
  • manchados (stained)

Common Collocations

  • trapos limpiosclean rags
  • están limpiosthey are clean

fair

Also: honest
Two children shaking hands over a board game.

📝 In Action

Queremos unos negocios limpios y transparentes.

B1

We want fair and transparent business deals.

Fueron unos combates limpios.

B2

They were fair fights.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • sucios (dirty/unfair)
  • corruptos (corrupt)

Common Collocations

  • juegos limpiosfair play/clean games
  • expedientes limpiosclean records

broke

AdjectivemB2informal
An empty brown leather wallet with its pockets pulled out.

📝 In Action

Después de pagar el alquiler, nos quedamos limpios.

B2

After paying rent, we were left broke.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pelados (broke (slang))
  • pobres (poor)

Idioms & Expressions

  • quedarse limpiosto run out of money completely

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "limpios" in Spanish:

fair

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: limpios

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'limpios' to mean 'having no money'?

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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
olimpios
📚 Etymology

Comes from the Latin word 'limpidus,' which means clear, transparent, or bright.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: limpidPortuguese: limpos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'limpios' for a group of women?

No, for a group of women or feminine objects, you must use 'limpias'.

Is 'limpios' a verb?

No, 'limpios' is an adjective. The verb for 'to clean' is 'limpiar'.