absolutamente perfecto
/absolutamente peɾfeɡto/from spelling rules
The English phrase "absolutely perfect" is translated into Spanish as absolutamente perfecto.
This phrase is used to describe something that is completely flawless or exactly as desired.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adverb absolutamente (absolutely) and the adjective perfecto (perfect).
Which one should you use?
You can use perfecto en todos los sentidos to mean "perfect in every way" or "perfect in every sense." Additionally, the informal expression Perfecto al 100% can be used to mean "perfect 100%".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective perfecto must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use absolutamente perfecta for feminine singular nouns, absolutamente perfectos for masculine plural nouns and absolutamente perfectas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/absolutamente peɾfeɡto/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, saying absolutamente perfecto with an exaggerated tone can be used sarcastically to describe a situation that has gone completely wrong.
- The suffix -mente in absolutamente comes from the Latin word mēns, which means 'mind'.
- When Spanish speakers want to describe a 'perfect' fit or an exact match, they often use the word justo instead of perfecto.
Examples in context
- El discurso del presidente fue absolutamente perfecto.The president's speech was absolutely perfect.
- La ejecución del proyecto ha sido totalmente perfecta.The execution of the project has been totally perfect.
- La obra de arte es perfecta en todos los sentidos.The artwork is perfect in every way.
- ¡Tu nuevo apartamento está perfecto de verdad!Your new apartment is absolutely perfect!
- ¡La cena estuvo perfectísima!The dinner was absolutely perfect!
- ¡El partido de fútbol fue perfecto al 100%!The soccer game was absolutely perfect 100%!
- La comida estaba absolutamente perfecta.The food was absolutely perfect.
- El clima hoy está absolutamente perfecto.The weather today is absolutely perfect.
- Tu plan para la cena es absolutamente perfecto.Your plan for dinner is absolutely perfect.
- El ajuste de este vestido es absolutamente perfecto.The fit of this dress is absolutely perfect.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are looking at a new apartment.
- LucíaEste apartamento es absolutamente perfecto para nosotros.This apartment is absolutely perfect for us.
- AlejandroSí, todo parece estar en su lugar.Yes, everything seems to be in its place.
- LucíaMe encanta la luz de la sala.I love the light in the living room.
- AlejandroTienes razón, es un lugar ideal.You are right, it is an ideal place.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries absolutamente, perfecto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
