How to Say "cleared" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “cleared” is “limpiado” — use this when 'cleared' means to have removed dirt, mess, or unwanted items from a space or surface..
limpiado
/leem-pyah-doh//limˈpjaðo/
Examples
He limpiado mi habitación esta mañana.
I have cleaned my room this morning.
Juan ya había limpiado la cocina cuando llegué.
Juan had already cleaned the kitchen when I arrived.
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.
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.
aprobado
ah-pro-BAH-doh/a.pɾo.ˈβa.ðo/
Examples
El plan ya está aprobado.
The plan is already approved.
He aprobado el examen de conducir.
I have passed my driving test.
Matching the Noun
Since this acts as a description, it changes to 'aprobada' if the thing you are talking about is feminine (e.g., 'la ley aprobada').
Using with 'Ser' or 'Estar'
Use 'ser' for the act of being approved ('fue aprobado') and 'estar' to describe the final state ('está aprobado').
Passed vs. Approved
Mistake: “Using 'pasado' for a test.”
Correction: In Spanish, you 'approve' (aprobar) a test to say you passed it. 'Pasado' just means it went by.
Examples
El atleta salvó el obstáculo con facilidad.
The athlete cleared the hurdle easily.
Physical Cleaning vs. Official Approval
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