Spanish Conversation · Level 32
90 words
Spanish word
perfil
Pronunciation
IPA/peɾˈfil/
Meaning
- masculine nounprofile
Example
¿Puedes actualizar tu perfil en la aplicación?
Can you update your profile in the app?
More examples
No compartas tu perfil con desconocidos en redes sociales.
Don't share your profile with strangers on social media.
Core concept
Brief paragraph labeled 'Perfil' giving name, role, and key facts.
Common phrases
compartir perfil
share your profile
hacer público perfil
make your profile public
configurar perfil privado
set profile to private
Similar words
biografía: Brief chronological account of a person's life, career events, and milestones.
currículum: Formal document listing education, work history, and professional qualifications for job use.
ficha: Small card or sheet with essential personal details such as name and contact information.
resumen: Short condensed summary that presents the main points of a longer text.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto breve de datos y rasgos usados para presentar a alguien en un perfil de usuario, currículum o biografía corta.
Word origin
Spanish perfil comes through French from Latin roots pro- 'forward' and filum 'line', originally a physical outline or side view that became a short written introduction.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation perfil signals a concise personal snapshot used to introduce someone, so listeners expect concrete facts like current role, main skills, or interests.