"Limpiar" is a verb.
/lm̥imˈpaɾ/
"Limpiar" means to remove dirt, impurities, or unwanted substances from a surface or area. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. The frequency of use is high, especially in oral communication as cleaning is a daily activity. It is prevalent in both written and spoken Spanish.
Voy a limpiar mi habitación porque está desordenada.
I'm going to clean my room because it's messy.
Es importante limpiar el coche después de un viaje largo.
It's important to clean the car after a long trip.
Necesitamos limpiar la cocina antes de que lleguen los invitados.
We need to clean the kitchen before the guests arrive.
While "limpiar" by itself is straightforward, it does appear in several idiomatic expressions relating to cleanliness or clarity.
Después de la controversia, él necesita limpiar su nombre.
After the controversy, he needs to clear his name.
Limpiar la conciencia
To clear one's conscience
Hacer las paces te ayudará a limpiar la conciencia.
Making amends will help you clear your conscience.
Limpiar la mesa
To clear the table
Es hora de limpiar la mesa después de la cena.
It's time to clear the table after dinner.
A limpiar y a ordenar
To clean up and organize
Vamos a limpiar y a ordenar antes de que llegue la visita.
Let’s clean up and organize before the visit arrives.
Limpiar hasta brillar
To clean until it shines
The word "limpiar" comes from the Latin "linpiare," which means to make clean or clear. Over time, it evolved into the modern Spanish term we use today.