How to Say "to purge" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to purge” is “purificar” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
verbB2formal
removing unwanted elements from a group or soul
Examples
Muchos van al río para purificar su espíritu.
Many go to the river to cleanse their spirit.
El ritual busca purificar el alma de los pecados pasados.
The ritual seeks to cleanse the soul of past sins.
Intentó purificar su imagen pública con obras de caridad.
He tried to redeem (purify) his public image with charitable works.
Abstract Objects
When used spiritually, the word usually acts on abstract things like 'alma' (soul), 'mente' (mind), or 'imagen' (image).
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