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How to Say "cleanliness" in Spanish

The Spanish word forcleanlinessis limpiezaA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA1
nounA1
the state of being clean
A cartoon character enthusiastically wiping a large window with a blue rag until the glass sparkles and shines brightly.

Examples

Necesitamos hacer la limpieza profunda de la cocina este fin de semana.

We need to do a deep cleaning of the kitchen this weekend.

La limpieza es esencial para la salud.

Cleanliness is essential for health.

Contratamos un servicio de limpieza de oficinas.

We hired an office cleaning service.

Gender Check

Remember that 'limpieza' is always feminine, so you must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la limpieza', 'una limpieza rápida').

Using the wrong verb

Mistake:Hicimos la limpiar.

Correction: Hicimos la limpieza. (You use the noun 'limpieza' after 'hacer'.)

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