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limpo

[LIM-poo]
adjectivemasculinepl: limpos
clean
1. free from dirt, dust, or stains
The kitchen is clean and organized.
A cozinha está limpa e organizada.
2. pure or untainted; honest and sincere
He has a clean conscience.
Ele tem a consciência limpa.
3. clear or unobstructed
The path is clean and clear.
O caminho está limpo e desimpedido.
4. free from illegal or unethical activity
The audit showed the company's finances were clean.
A auditoria mostrou que as finanças da empresa estavam limpas.
NYC Slang
clean (as in 'that outfit is clean' meaning stylish or impressive)
Synonyms
puroimaculadocristalinoasseadohigienizado
Antonyms
sujopoluídomanchadoimpuro

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limpo
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
limpo
standard usage, may use 'limpinho' as diminutive for emphasis
São Paulo
limpo
standard usage
Portugal
limpo
standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

limpo em folha (completely clean, with a clean slate)
estar com a consciência limpa (to have a clear conscience)
jogo limpo (fair play)
sair limpo (to get away scot-free)
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