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cleanliness

[/ˈklɛn.li.nəs/]
nounfeminine
limpeza
1. The state or quality of being clean; freedom from dirt, dust, or contamination
Personal cleanliness is important for health and hygiene.
A limpeza pessoal é importante para a saúde e higiene.
2. The practice or habit of keeping oneself, one's surroundings, or things clean
The cleanliness of the hospital was impeccable.
A limpeza do hospital era impecável.
3. Moral or spiritual purity
Cleanliness of conscience is valued in many religious traditions.
A pureza da consciência é valorizada em muitas tradições religiosas.
Synonyms
puritytidinessneatnesshygienesanitation
Antonyms
dirtinessfilthuncleanlinessmessinesspollution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limpeza
Most common term used in everyday Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
limpeza
Standard usage, no significant regional variation
São Paulo
limpeza
Standard usage, no significant regional variation
Portugal
limpeza
Standard usage, sometimes also 'higiene pessoal' for personal cleanliness

Related Idioms & Phrases

cleanliness is next to godliness - a proverb meaning that physical cleanliness is associated with moral purity
keep a clean slate - to start fresh or remove oneself from blame
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