limpiar

Senses

1. 1.

   to clean

   to remove dirt or unwanted matter from a surface

2. 2.

   to wipe

   to rub or clean with a cloth

3. 3.

   to clarify; to cleanse

   to make something clear or pure, often metaphorically

Examples

• "Tengo que limpiar la casa antes de que lleguen los invitados."

  I have to clean the house before the guests arrive.

• "¿Me limpias las gafas, por favor?"

  Will you wipe my glasses for me, please?

• "El nuevo gobierno prometió limpiar la corrupción."

  The new government promised to cleanse corruption.

Usage

A common, everyday verb used in both literal (cleaning surfaces, objects) and figurative contexts (cleansing, purifying). Conjugates regularly. Common collocation: "limpiar la casa" (clean the house), "limpiar la cocina" (clean the kitchen).