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Both "limpié" and "limpiaba" are forms of "limpiar", which is often translated as "to clean". Learn more about "limpiar" below.
limpiar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to clean
Hay que limpiar el baño, está asqueroso.We need to clean the bathroom. It is disgusting.
c. to wipe down
Después de cenar siempre limpio la mesa y las encimeras.After dinner, I always wipe down the table and the countertops.
d. to wipe off
Hay que limpiar la mesa antes de que vengan los invitados.The table needs to be wiped off before the guests arrive.
f. to cleanse (skin)
Esta loción limpia la piel sin secarla.This lotion cleanses the skin without drying it out.
2. (to remove)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
limpiarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
d. to clean oneself up
¿No vas a limpiarte un poco antes de salir?Aren't you going to clean yourself up a little before going out?
