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1 limpiar
v.1 to clean.limpia la mesa de migas clean o wipe the crumbs off the tableEllas limpiaron las ventanas They cleaned the windows.2 to clean out (informal) (en el juego).3 to swipe, to pinch (informal) (robar).4 to do the cleaning, to clean up, to char.Ellas limpiaron ayer They did the cleaning yesterday.5 to clear.Ellos limpiaron la calle They cleared the street.* * *1 (gen) to clean, cleanse2 (con paño) to wipe3 figurado (purificar) to purify* * *verb* * *1. VT1) [+ casa] to tidy, tidy up, clean; [+ cara, piel] to cleanse; [+ marca] to wipe off, clean off; [+ maquillaje] to remove; [+ zapatos] to polish, shine2) (Culin) [+ conejo] to clean; [+ pescado] to gut3) (=enjugar) to wipe, wipe off4) (Mil) to mop up; (Policía) to clean up5) (Bot) to prune, cut back6) * [en el juego] to clean out *7) ** (=robar) to swipe *, nick *8) Méx * (=pegar) to hit, bash *, beat up9) ** (=matar) to do in **2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <casa/mueble/zapatos> to clean; <arroz/lentejas> to wash; < pescado> to cleanlimpiar algo en or a seco — to dry-clean something
2) ( dejar libre)3) (fam)a) ( en el juego) < persona> to clean... out (colloq)2.limpiar vi to clean3.limpiarse v pron (refl) <boca/manos/nariz> to wipe* * *= clean up, wipe (over), cleanse, clean out, manicure, get + Nombre + clean, purify, clear up, clean, wipe + clean.Ex. The file to be cleaned up is first chosen from a list of files.Ex. These plates can be stored and used again time after time provided they are wiped over with a gum solution after each use to prevent oxydization.Ex. Librarians were terrorised and their collections cleansed of ideologically harmful works.Ex. The article 'The public library service in Scotland -- cleaning out the stables' concludes that the recent spate of library legislation must be halted.Ex. Army officials would often manicure locations before journalists would enter and so it took far too long for anyone to start being critical of the war.Ex. The problem with most garlic crushers is getting them clean afterwards.Ex. Scientists have identified a new technique for cleansing contaminated water and potentially purifying hydrogen for use in fuel cells.Ex. What they will not do is clear up the foggy area in most cataloguers' minds, the area that leads to an inconsistent application of half-understood principles'.Ex. After each use, the tools must be cleaned.Ex. This paint comes in a fawn colour with a matte finish that allows you to wipe clean surface dirt and grime without damaging the surface.----* desmontar y limpiar = strip and clean.* limpiar a fondo = spring-clean, clear out.* limpiar con agua = wash away.* limpiar de impurezas = purify.* limpiar el terreno de árboles = clear + land.* limpiarse las lágrimas = wipe (away) + tears.* limpiarse los dientes con hilo dental = floss + teeth.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <casa/mueble/zapatos> to clean; <arroz/lentejas> to wash; < pescado> to cleanlimpiar algo en or a seco — to dry-clean something
2) ( dejar libre)3) (fam)a) ( en el juego) < persona> to clean... out (colloq)2.limpiar vi to clean3.limpiarse v pron (refl) <boca/manos/nariz> to wipe* * *= clean up, wipe (over), cleanse, clean out, manicure, get + Nombre + clean, purify, clear up, clean, wipe + clean.Ex: The file to be cleaned up is first chosen from a list of files.
Ex: These plates can be stored and used again time after time provided they are wiped over with a gum solution after each use to prevent oxydization.Ex: Librarians were terrorised and their collections cleansed of ideologically harmful works.Ex: The article 'The public library service in Scotland -- cleaning out the stables' concludes that the recent spate of library legislation must be halted.Ex: Army officials would often manicure locations before journalists would enter and so it took far too long for anyone to start being critical of the war.Ex: The problem with most garlic crushers is getting them clean afterwards.Ex: Scientists have identified a new technique for cleansing contaminated water and potentially purifying hydrogen for use in fuel cells.Ex: What they will not do is clear up the foggy area in most cataloguers' minds, the area that leads to an inconsistent application of half-understood principles'.Ex: After each use, the tools must be cleaned.Ex: This paint comes in a fawn colour with a matte finish that allows you to wipe clean surface dirt and grime without damaging the surface.* desmontar y limpiar = strip and clean.* limpiar a fondo = spring-clean, clear out.* limpiar con agua = wash away.* limpiar de impurezas = purify.* limpiar el terreno de árboles = clear + land.* limpiarse las lágrimas = wipe (away) + tears.* limpiarse los dientes con hilo dental = floss + teeth.* * *limpiar [A1 ]vtA1 ‹casa/mueble/zapatos› to clean; ‹arroz/lentejas› to wash; ‹pescado› to cleanel camarero limpiaba el mostrador con un trapo the waiter was wiping the counter with a clothla lluvia limpió el aire the rain cleared the airhay que limpiarlo en or a seco it must be dry-cleaneduna infusión que limpia el hígado an infusion which cleanses the liverle tuve que limpiar las narices I had to wipe his nosele limpiaron el estómago he had his stomach pumped2 ‹nombre› to clear; ‹honor› to restoreB (dejar libre) limpiar algo DE algo to clear sth OF sthlimpiaron el jardín de hierbajos they cleared the garden of weedsC■ limpiarvito clean( refl):me limpié las manos en un trapo I wiped my hands on a clothse limpió la nariz en la manga he wiped his nose on his sleeveme limpié los zapatos antes de salir I cleaned my shoes before I went outse limpiaron los zapatos al entrar they wiped their feet as they came in* * *
limpiar ( conjugate limpiar) verbo transitivo
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‹arroz/lentejas› to wash;
‹ pescado› to clean;
‹aire/atmósfera› to clear;
limpiar algo en seco to dry-clean sth
‹ honor› to restore
2 ( dejar libre) limpiar algo de algo to clear sth of sth
3 (fam)
verbo intransitivo
to clean
limpiarse verbo pronominal ( refl) ‹boca/nariz› to wipe;
limpiar
I verbo transitivo
1 to clean
(con un paño) to wipe
(el calzado) to polish
2 (la sangre, el organismo) to cleanse
(el alma) to purify
3 fam (robar) to pinch
II verbo intransitivo to clean
' limpiar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
depurar
- fregar
- hierba
- hoy
- limpieza
- paño
- pasada
- plata
- plumero
- sacudir
- tocar
- trapo
- arriba
- asear
- bayeta
- cristal
- polvo
- tallar
- trabajo
- vidrio
English:
brush
- clean
- clean out
- clean up
- cleaning
- cleanse
- clear
- clear out
- clearout
- coastline
- disinfectant
- do
- dry-clean
- floss
- gut
- hoe
- mindless
- mop up
- polish
- shampoo
- shine
- shoeshine
- spring-clean
- stuff
- want
- way
- wipe
- wipe up
- arrange
- drill
- dry
- mop
- muck
- swab
- sweep
* * *♦ vt1. [quitar la suciedad de] to clean;[con trapo] to wipe; [mancha] to wipe away; [zapatos] to polish;limpia la mesa de migas clean o wipe the crumbs off the table;limpia la superficie de grasa y polvo wipe the grease and dust off o from the surface2. [honor] to restore3. [pollo, pescado] to cleanla policía limpió la ciudad de delincuentes the police cleared the city of criminalslos ladrones limpiaron el banco the robbers cleaned out the bank♦ vito clean;este detergente no limpia this detergent doesn't clean well* * *clean up;limpiar a alguien fam clean s.o. out fam ;limpiar en seco dry-clean* * *limpiar vt1) : to clean, to cleanse2) : to clean up, to remove defectslimpiar vi: to clean* * *limpiar vb1. (en general) to clean¿has limpiado la habitación? have you cleaned your room?2. (pasar un trapo) to wipe3. (sacar brillo) to polish -
2 limpiar
• clean• clean off• clean out• clean up• cleanse• do the cleaning• muck in with• muck sweat• purified• purifying -
3 limpiar de
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4 limpiar el polvo / quitar el polvo
limpiar el polvo / quitar el polvoto dustSpanish-English dictionary > limpiar el polvo / quitar el polvo
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5 limpiar en seco
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6 limpiar a fondo
(v.) = spring-clean, clear outEx. This is probably because the north's more blustery weather spring-cleans the streets.Ex. Pockets of resistance still remain in Fallujah, but the vast majority of insurgents have been cleared out.* * *(v.) = spring-clean, clear outEx: This is probably because the north's more blustery weather spring-cleans the streets.
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7 limpiar con agua
(v.) = wash awayEx. Then it gets progressively worse as walls are washed away and vehicles plastered against houses and trees.* * *(v.) = wash awayEx: Then it gets progressively worse as walls are washed away and vehicles plastered against houses and trees.
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8 limpiar de impurezas
(v.) = purifyEx. Scientists have identified a new technique for cleansing contaminated water and potentially purifying hydrogen for use in fuel cells.* * *(v.) = purifyEx: Scientists have identified a new technique for cleansing contaminated water and potentially purifying hydrogen for use in fuel cells.
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9 limpiar el terreno de árboles
(v.) = clear + landEx. When you tote up the carbon emissions caused by clearing land to grow corn, fertilizing it and transporting it, corn ethanol leaves twice the carbon footprint as gasoline.* * *(v.) = clear + landEx: When you tote up the carbon emissions caused by clearing land to grow corn, fertilizing it and transporting it, corn ethanol leaves twice the carbon footprint as gasoline.
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10 limpiar el arma
† *** to have a screw *** -
11 limpiar el forro a algn
LAm **to bump sb off** -
12 limpiar a conciencia
• clean thoroughly -
13 limpiar a fondo
• clean thoroughly• spring-clean -
14 limpiar a máquina
• machine-clean -
15 limpiar con agua
• wash against• wash ball• wash the shore• wash with a lot of water -
16 limpiar con algodón
• clean with a swab -
17 limpiar con aspiradora
• vacuum-clean -
18 limpiar con cepillo
• brush down• clean with a brush• clean with brush -
19 limpiar con jabón
• wash with a sponge• washable -
20 limpiar con manguera
• hose down• hose pipe
См. также в других словарях:
limpiar — Se conjuga como: cambiar Infinitivo: Gerundio: Participio: limpiar limpiando limpiado Indicativo presente imperfecto pretérito futuro condicional yo tú él, ella, Ud. nosotros vosotros ellos, ellas, Uds. limpio limpias limpia limpiamos… … Wordreference Spanish Conjugations Dictionary
limpiar — ‘Quitar la suciedad [de algo]’. Se acentúa como anunciar (→ apéndice 1, n.º 4) … Diccionario panhispánico de dudas
limpiar — verbo transitivo,prnl. 1. Quitar (una persona) [la suciedad de una persona o una cosa]: Limpió el traje de manchas. Se limpió las manos antes de sentarse a comer. Límpiale los mocos al niño … Diccionario Salamanca de la Lengua Española
limpiar — (De limpio). 1. tr. Quitar la suciedad o inmundicia de algo. U. t. c. prnl.) 2. Quitar las escamas y espinas del pescado. 3. Quitar las hojas secas, vainas, etc., de las legumbres y hortalizas. 4. Quitar imperfecciones o defectos. 5. Hacer que un … Diccionario de la lengua española
limpiar — (Del lat. limpidare.) ► verbo transitivo/ pronominal 1 Quitar la suciedad de una cosa: ■ se limpió los zapatos antes de salir; le limpió la herida con alcohol. SINÓNIMO asear lavar ► verbo transitivo 2 Quitar lo perjudicial o lo que estorba o… … Enciclopedia Universal
limpiar — v tr (Se conjuga como amar) 1 Quitar la suciedad de alguna cosa: limpiar la casa, limpiarse las uñas 2 Quitar de alguna cosa lo que le sobra, la estorba o la daña: limpiar lentejas, limpiar de espinas los nopales, limpiar una milpa 3 Poner algo… … Español en México
limpiar — {{#}}{{LM L23901}}{{〓}} {{ConjL23901}}{{\}}CONJUGACIÓN{{/}}{{SynL24490}} {{[}}limpiar{{]}} ‹lim·piar› {{《}}▍ v.{{》}} {{<}}1{{>}} {{♂}}Referido a la suciedad,{{♀}} quitarla o eliminarla: • Este detergente limpia muy bien la grasa. ¿Te limpio las… … Diccionario de uso del español actual con sinónimos y antónimos
limpiar — v. robar. ❙ «...este individuo al que me refiero, detenido en Bilbao, limpió a conciencia el bar...» Manuel Giménez, Antología del timo. ❙ «...tener que cargar con un sentimiento de culpa por haberse dejado limpiar.» J. Giménez Arnau, Cómo… … Diccionario del Argot "El Sohez"
limpiar — transitivo y pronominal 1) baldear (la cubierta de un barco), regar (una superfície), adecentar, lavar, asear. ≠ manchar, ensuciar. Lavar es limpiar con agua u otro líquido. Asear se usa especialmente tratando de casas o personas. 2) purificar … Diccionario de sinónimos y antónimos
limpiar el fusil — fusil, limpiar el fusil expr. copular. ❙ «...una secretaria que te hiciese el trabajo pesado, como, por ejemplo, contar el dinero y limpiarte el fusil de vez en cuando.» C. Pérez Merinero, Días de guardar … Diccionario del Argot "El Sohez"
limpiar — polic. Actualizar los prontuarios policiales, dejando constancias de los sobreseimientos de causas que aún no tenían registrada la resolución, así como hacer constar el sin efecto de capturas anteriormente ordenadas dispuestos por la autoridad… … Diccionario Lunfardo