perfilar
/peɾfiˈlaɾ/
The English phrase "edge up" can be translated into Spanish as perfilar.
The verb perfilar means to trim or shape the edges of something to create a clean and precise outline.
How does it change in a sentence?
The past participle perfilado is used as an adjective to describe something that has been edged up or has a defined outline.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾfiˈlaɾ/
Did you know?
- In a professional or creative context, perfilar can mean to refine the final details of a plan or a project to make it precise.
- The verb perfilar is frequently used in the beauty industry to describe the act of shaping eyebrows with precision. A person might ask for a 'perfilado de cejas' to get a clean, defined look.
- The word perfil is used in Spanish to describe a side-view portrait, which is why perfilar literally means to create a profile.
Examples in context
- Hay que perfilar la barba.The beard needs to be edged up.
- Necesito perfilar el borde de la mesa.I need to edge up the edge of the table.
- Ella va a perfilar los arbustos del jardín.She is going to edge up the garden bushes.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are working together on a home DIY project.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿puedes perfilar los bordes de la madera?Daniel, can you edge up the edges of the wood?
- DanielSí, Sofía, lo haré ahora mismo.Yes, Sofía, I will do it right now.
- SofíaGracias, así quedará mucho más limpio.Thanks, that way it will look much cleaner.
- DanielNo te preocupes, quedará perfecto.Don't worry, it will turn out perfect.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry perfilar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries perfilar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
