How to Say "purge" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “purge” is “limpieza” — C1 level.

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limpieza

nounC1formal

systematic removal of undesirable people

A large hand systematically brushing away cracked and bruised fruit from a basket filled with perfect, flawless fruit, symbolizing a purge.

Examples

El nuevo director anunció una limpieza en el departamento de finanzas.

The new director announced a cleanup (or purge) in the finance department.

La limpieza étnica es un crimen contra la humanidad.

Ethnic cleansing is a crime against humanity.

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Related Translations

cleaning→cleanliness→cleanup operation→honesty→housework→integrity→purity→vetting→

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