limpiar los platos

limpiar los platos
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to clean the plates
Nosotros usamos este producto para limpiar los platos y los cubiertos de plata.We use this product to clean the silver plates and cutlery.
b. to wipe the plates (with a cloth)
Tendríamos que limpiar los platos con un paño antes de llevarlos a la mesa. Llevaban mucho tiempo en ese armario.We'd need to wipe the plates with a cloth before bringing them to the table. They've been in that cupboard for a long time.
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