limpiar

Definitions of limpiar
  1. verb
    remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits
    synonyms: lavar
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    type of:
    llevarse, quitar, sacar
    remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
  2. verb
    remove shells or husks from
    synonyms: descascarillar, pelar
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    type of:
    llevarse, quitar, sacar
    remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
  3. verb
    remove unwanted substances from
    synonyms: desempolvar, desengrasar, lavar, purificar
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    type of:
    llevarse, quitar, sacar
    remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
  4. verb
    rid of obstructions
    synonyms: descongestionar, desobstruir, despejar, recoger, retirar
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    type of:
    alterar, cambiar, cualificar, modificar
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  5. verb
    put (things or places) in order
    synonyms: arreglar, asear
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    type of:
    ordenar
    bring order to or into
  6. verb
    rub with a circular motion
    synonyms: enjugar, quitar, secar
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    types:
    barrer
    sweep with a broom or as if with a broom
    secar, secarse
    wipe with a towel
    type of:
    frotarse, restregarse
    move over something with pressure
  7. verb
    remove while making clean
    synonyms: lavar, quitar
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    type of:
    llevarse, quitar, sacar
    remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
  8. verb
    make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
    synonyms:
    lavarse, limpiarse
    be cleanable
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    antonyms:
    emporcarse, enmugrecer, ensuciarse, manchar, pringarse
    make soiled, filthy, or dirty
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    desinfectar
    destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing
    cepillarse
    clean with a brush
    aspirar
    clean with a vacuum cleaner
    rebuscar
    clean refuse from
    enjuagar
    wash off soap or remaining dirt
    type of:
    alterar, cambiar, cualificar, modificar
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  9. verb
    remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely
    synonyms: desmantelar, desmontar, desnudar, quitar
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    type of:
    llevarse, quitar, sacar
    remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
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