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to wipe up
[phrase form: wipe]
01
limpiar, secado
to clean a surface by using a cloth or mop to remove liquid or any sort of substance spills
Example
The homeowner wiped the muddy paw prints up from the living room carpet.
El propietario limpió las huellas de patas de barro del tapete de la sala de estar.
The barista wiped the spilled coffee up from the counter with a cloth.
El barista limpió el café derramado del mostrador con un paño.
02
secar, limpiar
to use a cloth or towel to dry kitchenware after they have been washed
Example
The barista wiped the espresso machine up to keep it clean.
El barista limpió la máquina de espresso para mantenerla limpia.
The server efficiently wiped up the freshly washed dishes in the restaurant.
El camarero secó eficientemente los platos recién lavados en el restaurante.
03
aniquilar, liquidar
to decisively and thoroughly overcome an opponent
Example
The boxer wiped his opponent up with a series of powerful punches.
El boxeador aniquiló a su oponente con una serie de potentes golpes.
Despite the odds, the small business wiped up the industry giants.
A pesar de las probabilidades, la pequeña empresa aniquiló a los gigantes de la industria.
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