el perfecto
perfect
Definition & meaning
Perfecto means perfect: complete, flawless, or exactly as desired.
- Flawless: Un resultado perfecto — A perfect result.
- Ideal or suitable: Es el momento perfecto — It’s the perfect moment.
- As a response: ¡Perfecto! — Perfect! / Great!
In grammar, perfecto can also refer to a perfect tense, which describes an action in relation to another time.
Grammar & Word origin
Perfecto is usually an adjective. It agrees with the noun it describes: perfecto, perfecta, perfectos, perfectas.
It comes from Latin perfectus, meaning “completed” or “accomplished.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- impecable — flawless or impeccable, especially in appearance or execution.
- ideal — ideal; emphasizes suitability rather than a lack of flaws.
- excelente — excellent; very good, but not necessarily perfect.
- imperfecto — imperfect; the direct opposite.
- defectuoso — defective; emphasizes a specific fault or malfunction.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
El clima hoy es perfecto para un picnic.adjective
The weather today is perfect for a picnic.
El pastel quedó perfecto para su cumpleaños.adjective
The cake turned out perfect for his birthday.
El vestido es perfecto para la fiesta.adjective
The dress is perfect for the party.
Hoy es un día perfecto.adjective
Today is a perfect day.
Este plan es perfecto para mí.adjective
This plan is perfect for me.
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