purificábamos
-we were purifying
Imperfectnosotrosconjugation ofpurificar.

purificar

purificar(
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to purify
Esta es la planta donde purificamos el agua proveniente del río.This is the plant where we purify water taken from the river.
b. to refine (metals)
El metal se solía purificar utilizando un horno de reverbero.Metal used to be refined using a reverberatory furnace.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(to purge)
a. to purify
La meditación puede ayudarte a purificar la mente.Meditation can help you purify your mind.
b. to cleanse
Puedes purificar tu alma a través de la confesión.You can cleanse your soul through confession.
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