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limpa

[ˈlĩ.pɐ]
verb/adjectivefemininepl: limpas
cleans/clean
1. Third person singular present tense of 'limpar' - to clean or remove dirt
She cleans the house every morning.
Ela limpa a casa todas as manhãs.
2. Feminine singular adjective - clean, spotless, or unsoiled
The water is clean and safe to drink.
A água está limpa e segura para beber.
3. Clear or pure (figurative use)
He has a clean conscience.
Ele tem a consciência limpa.
Synonyms
puraimaculadahigienizadesinfeta
Antonyms
sujaimundapoluídamanchada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limpa
Standard usage for cleaning or clean state
Rio de Janeiro
limpa
Same as standard; may use colloquial 'tira o pó' for light cleaning
São Paulo
limpa
Standard usage; formal in business contexts
Portugal
limpa
Standard usage; identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

limpa a barra
com a consciência limpa
mão limpa
folha limpa
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