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How do you say "clean" in Spanish?
limpio
In Spanish, "clean" is limpio.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced LEEM-pee-oh. Stress is on the first syllable. The mp together sound crisp, not like English m.
Grammar notes
Limpio is a regular adjective that changes: limpia (feminine), limpios (masculine plural), limpias (feminine plural).
Example sentence
La habitación esta muy limpia.
The room is very clean.
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How to remember limpio
Limpio contains limp, and limp things are often dirty or unkempt, so clean is the opposite of limp.
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Questions about limpio
How do you say "clean" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "clean" is limpio. It is a noun.
How is limpio written in Spanish?
limpio is written using the standard Spanish script.
How is limpio used in a sentence?
Use limpio as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La habitación esta muy limpia. (The room is very clean.).
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