Spanish Conversation · Level 160
30 words
Spanish word
imperfección
Pronunciation
IPA/impeɾfekˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounflaw
Example
Todo el mundo tiene una imperfección.
Everyone has a flaw.
More examples
Acepta una imperfección y sigue mejorando.
Accept a flaw and keep improving.
Core concept
A trait or defect that prevents something from being perfect.
Common phrases
tener una imperfección
have a flaw
aceptar una imperfección
accept a flaw
corregir una imperfección
correct a flaw
Similar words
defecto: A clear fault in an object, appearance, or character that normally needs fixing or correction.
falta: An absence of something necessary or expected that makes a situation incomplete or insufficient.
debilidad: A weakness in physical strength, character, or ability that reduces reliability or performance.
carencia: A lack or shortage of required resources, supplies, or qualities, often persistent or systemic.
Definition in Spanish
Imperfección designa un rasgo, daño o defecto que impide alcanzar la perfección, aplicable a cosas y a personas.
Word origin
From Latin in- 'not' + perfectio 'completion', Spanish imperfección names a lack of completeness or a defect that prevents perfection.
Usage tips
- Spanish imperfección often softens criticism of a person's trait, whereas defecto or debilidad sounds more direct.
Other meanings
- defectnoun
- imperfectionnoun
Opposites
- perfecciónperfectionnoun
Related words
- imperfectoimperfectadjective
- imperfectamenteimperfectlyadverb