Usage Note
Pureza expresses the state of being pure, whether physically (water, blood, race) or morally/spiritually. It is an abstract noun formed from puro + -eza. Common collocations include pureza de sangre (blood purity, a historical Spanish concept), pureza cristalina (crystal purity), and pureza de intención (purity of purpose).
Examples
"La pureza del agua del manantial era asombrosa."
Natural Translation
The purity of the spring water was astonishing.
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