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clean
01
limpio, aseado
not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt
Ejemplos
He washed his hands to keep them clean.
Se lavó las manos para mantenerlas limpias.
She used a clean cloth to wipe the dusty furniture.
Ella usó un paño limpio para limpiar los muebles polvorientos.
02
absoluto, incondicional
free of restrictions or qualifications
Ejemplos
The mountains offer clean, crisp air, free from the smog of the city.
Las montañas ofrecen aire limpio y fresco, libre del smog de la ciudad.
The city is taking steps to provide clean air for its residents by reducing emissions.
La ciudad está tomando medidas para proporcionar aire limpio a sus residentes reduciendo las emisiones.
04
claro, puro
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
05
intachable, limpio
(of a record) having no marks of discredit or offense
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limpio, clean
free of drugs
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limpio, sin armas ocultas
not carrying concealed weapons
08
limpio, correcto
(of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers
09
no contaminante
not causing or spreading pollution or contamination, especially radioactive contamination
Ejemplos
The reactor was designed to allow a clean shutdown in emergencies.
They aim to develop clean energy sources that produce no waste.
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puro, ritualmente limpio
ritually clean or pure
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limpio, pulcro
free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed
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limpio, aseptico
free from sepsis or infection
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limpio, impecable
thorough and without qualification
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limpio, claro
without difficulties or problems
Ejemplos
The clean sheet of paper was ready for her to start writing.
La hoja de papel limpia estaba lista para que ella comenzara a escribir.
The artist preferred a clean canvas to work on, free from any previous colors or smudges.
El artista prefería un lienzo limpio para trabajar, libre de cualquier color o mancha previa.
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deportivo, limpio
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
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limpio, nítido
(of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections
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puro, inmaculado
morally pure
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elegante, pulcro
looking fresh, sharp, or well-dressed
SlangEjemplos
That suit is so clean; you look amazing.
Ese traje está tan elegante ; te ves increíble.
She always keeps her outfits clean and stylish.
Ella siempre mantiene sus atuendos limpios y elegantes.
to clean
01
limpiar
to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt
Transitive: to clean sth
Ejemplos
I need to clean my glasses; they are dirty.
Necesito limpiar mis gafas; están sucias.
I usually clean the floors with a mop and cleaner.
Normalmente limpio los pisos con una fregona y limpiador.
02
limpiar, desgrasar
to trim or cut off excess fat, gristle, or other undesirable portions from meat or poultry before cooking
Transitive: to clean meat or poultry
Ejemplos
The butcher cleans the ribs by trimming away excess fat.
El carnicero limpia las costillas recortando el exceso de grasa.
She cleaned the pork loin before seasoning it with herbs.
Ella limpió el lomo de cerdo antes de sazonarlo con hierbas.
03
limpiar, ordenar
to organize or arrange a space to make it neat and free of clutter
Transitive: to clean a space
Ejemplos
The children were asked to clean their rooms before going out to play.
A los niños se les pidió que limpiaran sus habitaciones antes de salir a jugar.
We need to clean the living room before our guests arrive.
Necesitamos limpiar la sala de estar antes de que lleguen nuestros invitados.
04
limpiar, lavar
to cleanse one's body or body parts by washing
Transitive: to clean body parts
Ejemplos
After a long day of hiking, she cleaned her feet in the cool stream.
Después de un largo día de senderismo, ella limpió sus pies en el arroyo fresco.
Do n’t forget to clean your face before applying the moisturizer.
No olvides limpiar tu rostro antes de aplicar la crema hidratante.
05
limpiar, pelar
to take off the outer covering from an object like seeds or nuts
Transitive: to clean a grain or nut
Ejemplos
She spent the afternoon cleaning sunflower seeds for the recipe.
Pasó la tarde limpiando semillas de girasol para la receta.
The workers cleaned the corn, removing the husks and silk.
Los trabajadores limpiaron el maíz, quitando las cáscaras y la seda.
06
limpiar, lavar
to remove dirt, stains, or marks from a surface
Transitive: to clean dirt or impurities off sth
Ejemplos
She cleaned the coffee stain off the carpet with a special cleaner.
Ella limpió la mancha de café de la alfombra con un limpiador especial.
He quickly cleaned the mud off his shoes before entering the house.
Rápidamente limpió el barro de sus zapatos antes de entrar a la casa.
07
limpiar, vaciar
to remove all contents or elements, leaving a space or object bare
Transitive: to clean a space or contrainer
Ejemplos
The thief cleaned the apartment, taking everything of value.
El ladrón limpió el apartamento, llevándose todo lo de valor.
The company cleaned their warehouse, leaving it ready for renovations.
La empresa limpió su almacén, dejándolo listo para las renovaciones.
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limpiar, despojar
to take away someone's money or belongings
Transitive: to clean sb
Ejemplos
After a night of gambling, he realized the casino had cleaned him completely.
Después de una noche de juego, se dio cuenta de que el casino lo había limpiado por completo.
She warned him about online fraud, saying, " They 'll clean you if you're not careful. "
Ella le advirtió sobre el fraude en línea, diciendo: "Te limpiarán si no tienes cuidado."
09
limpiar, lavar
to become free of dirt, stains, or impurities through a cleaning process
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The windows cleaned easily with just a bit of soap and water.
Las ventanas se limpiaron fácilmente con solo un poco de jabón y agua.
The carpet did n’t clean as well as I hoped, even after multiple attempts.
La alfombra no se limpió tan bien como esperaba, incluso después de múltiples intentos.
Clean
01
cargada y envión, clean
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
clean
01
completamente, totalmente
completely; used as intensifiers
Ejemplos
She played clean and still managed to win the tournament.
Ella jugó limpio y aún así logró ganar el torneo.
They fought clean, never once breaking the rules.
Lucharon limpio, sin romper las reglas ni una sola vez.
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