/ˈlim.pjo/

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Translation

clean

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Word origin

From Latin limpidus ('clear, transparent, bright'). The Spanish sense developed to 'clean'.

Origin
Latin
Root
limpidus
English cognates
limpid

Grammar

Femininelimpia
Masc plurallimpios
Fem plurallimpias

Examples

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His car is always very clean inside.

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I like the clean air of the countryside.

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My son finally brought the room back clean.

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I need a clean glass for the water.

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The kitchen was clean after dinner.

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This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 11: limpio, obtener, intento and 5 more words.