Spanish word

perfeccionar

Pronunciation

IPA/peɾfekθjoˈnaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbimprove, refine

Example

Necesito perfeccionar mi pronunciación.

I need to improve my pronunciation.

Illustration for perfeccionar (improve)

More examples

Trabajo cada día para perfeccionar mi vocabulario.

I work every day to improve my vocabulary.

Core concept

A manuscript with many handwritten corrections becoming a clean final page.

Common phrases

  • perfeccionar la pronunciación

    improve one's pronunciation

  • perfeccionar la fluidez

    improve one's fluency

  • perfeccionar las habilidades de conversación

    improve one's conversational skills

Similar words

mejorar: Improves a state or ability to a better condition or performance.
practicar: Repeats an action to learn, rehearse, or keep a skill sharp.

Definition in Spanish

Llevar algo a un estado más acabado o refinado mediante práctica o corrección continuas.

Word origin

Formed in Spanish from perfecto/perfección and ultimately from Latin perfectus (per + facere), with the -ar verb ending creating the sense 'to make or improve toward perfection'.

Usage tips

  • The reflexive perfeccionarse denotes that someone improves their own skill, and the verb normally signals careful polishing rather than instant flawlessness.

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