Spanish word

perfecto

Pronunciation

IPA/peɾˈfekto/

Meaning

  • adjectiveperfect

Example

Tu presentación fue perfecta.

Your presentation was perfect.

Illustration for perfecto (perfect)

More examples

Este lugar es perfecto para descansar.

This is the perfect place to rest.

Core concept

A flawlessly completed task that fulfills its intended purpose.

Common phrases

  • resultado perfecto

    perfect result

  • momento perfecto

    perfect moment

  • lugar perfecto

    perfect place

Similar words

excelente: Shows very high quality or performance, clearly well done.
genial: Pleasantly charming and likable, leaving a memorable good impression.
fantástico: Inspires strong wonder or amazement through strikingly impressive qualities.
impecable: Completely free of flaws or blemishes, spotless in detail or appearance.

Definition in Spanish

Expresa que algo es impecable o cumple perfectamente una función esperada.

Word origin

From Latin perfectus, the past participle of perficere meaning to carry out completely, perfecto denotes something fully accomplished.

Usage tips

  • As an exclamation, ¡Perfecto! often means 'Great' or 'Okay', and when used as an adjective it agrees in gender and number as perfecto, perfecta, perfectos, perfectas.

Other meanings

  • excellentadjective

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