noun, gerund/present participlepl: cleanings
limpeza
1. the process of making something clean by removing dirt, dust, or other unwanted matter
The cleaning of the house took three hours.
A limpeza da casa levou três horas.
2. a service provided by a professional or business to clean premises
We hired a company for the office cleaning.
Contratamos uma empresa para a limpeza do escritório.
3. the act or activity of tidying and removing dirt from a space
Spring cleaning is an annual tradition.
A limpeza de primavera é uma tradição anual.
In Brazil, 'limpeza' is deeply embedded in daily life and household management. Professional cleaning services ('serviço de limpeza') are common and affordable, reflecting cultural norms around cleanliness. The term 'faxina' is also used colloquially in Brazil for heavy or thorough cleaning. In the USA, cleaning is often a professional service industry, and 'spring cleaning' holds nostalgic cultural significance as a seasonal tradition.
NYC Slang
cleaning crew, sweep (in context of removing someone/something)
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