cleaning

• Se usa para describir algo destinado a eliminar la suciedad, las manchas o la contaminación, o relacionado con la limpieza.

Used to describe something that is intended for or related to the process of removing dirt, stains, or impurities.

1. Used for cleaningA2formal

   Designed or intended for the purpose of cleaning something.

   de limpieza

   • She bought a new cleaning product for the kitchen.
   • The cleaning cloth is in the cupboard.
   • We need more cleaning supplies for the office.

   Sinónimoscleansingdetergent

2. Related to the act of cleaningA2formal

   Connected with the process of removing dirt or making something clean.

   de limpieza

   • The cleaning process took longer than expected.
   • He works for a cleaning company.
   • They scheduled a cleaning service for the weekend.

   Sinónimoscleansingdetergentdetersive

• Proceso de eliminar suciedad, manchas o impurezas de algo, a menudo para mantener la higiene o el orden.

A noun referring to the act or process of removing dirt, stains, or impurities from something, often to maintain hygiene or order.

incontable

1. Act of cleaningA2formal

   The process of removing dirt, stains, or unwanted substances from a surface or area.

   limpieza

   • The cleaning of the house took all morning.
   • She does the cleaning every Saturday.
   • Professional cleaning services are available for offices.

   Sinónimoscleansinglaunderingpolishingpurifyingscrubbingsweepingwashing

2. Cleaning as a jobA2formal

   The job or activity of cleaning buildings, rooms, or equipment.

   limpieza (como trabajo)

   • He works in cleaning at the local hospital.
   • The cleaning staff arrive after office hours.
   • She found a job in industrial cleaning.

   Sinónimoshousekeeping

• Verbo que denota la acción de quitar suciedad, manchas o desorden de algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of removing dirt, marks, or mess from something.

1. Remove dirt or messA1formal

   To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess by washing, wiping, or brushing.

   limpiar (quitar suciedad)

   • She cleaned the kitchen after dinner.
   • He cleaned his shoes before entering the house.
   • Please clean the windows; they are very dirty.

   Sinónimosbrushcleansedustmoprinsescrubsweeptidyvacuumwashwipe

   Antónimosbefoulcontaminatedirtyfoulpollutesoilstain

2. Organize or tidyA2formal

   To remove unnecessary items and make a place neat and orderly.

   Organizar o poner en orden

   • I need to clean my desk before starting work.
   • They cleaned the garage and threw away old boxes.
   • She spent the weekend cleaning her room.

   Sinónimosneatenorganizespruce upstraightentidy

   Antónimosclutterdisarrangedisordermess

3. Remove illegal or harmful thingsB2informal

   To remove something illegal, harmful, or undesirable from a place or system.

   limpiar (eliminar algo ilegal o dañino)

   • The police cleaned the streets of drug dealers.
   • The company cleaned up its act after the scandal.
   • They cleaned the river of toxic waste.

   Sinónimoscleanseexpurgatepurgepurifyscrub

   Antónimoscontaminatecorruptpollutetaint

Variantes phrasalclean outclean up