perfecto
/peɾˈfeɡto/
The English word 'perfect' is translated into Spanish as perfecto.
The term is used to describe something that is excellent and delightful in all respects. It can also be used as an interjection, ¡Perfecto!, to express agreement or to signal that a specific plan or situation is ideal. Related verbs like perfeccionar, dar cabo or llevar a cabo can be used when you mean to make something perfect.
Meaning: excellent and delightful in all respects (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the word chido/a is used to express that something is perfect or cool. In Argentina, copado/a conveys that something is perfect, cool or awesome. In Spain, the word guay is used to mean 'cool' or 'great' and can express that something is perfect.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, perfecto must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use perfecta for feminine singular nouns, perfectos for masculine plural nouns and perfectas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾˈfeɡto/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying ¡Perfecto! to a waiter or shopkeeper can sometimes sound slightly patronising, as if you are grading their performance.
- The term perfecto is a cognate with the French word parfait, which is why the same root appears in the name of the 'parfait' dessert in English.
- In Spanish, the 'perfect' tense is called pretérito perfecto, but it refers to a completed action in the past rather than a state of flawlessness.
Examples in context
- Tu inglés es perfecto.Your English is perfect.This sentence uses perfecto to describe the quality of someone's English.Tatoeba #1460039 by marcelostockle, translation #17309 by CK
- Su inglés es perfecto.His English is perfect.Tatoeba #1503335 by marcelostockle, translation #1109706 by Leedihuzur
- Es el número perfecto.It's the perfect number.This sentence uses perfecto to describe a specific number.Tatoeba #1535426 by marcelostockle, translation #1440305 by CM
- El servicio al cliente es óptimo en este restauranteThe customer service is perfect at this restaurant
- Tu presentación fue impecableYour presentation was perfect
- ¡Perfecto, nos vemos a las 6 en el parque!Perfect, see you at 6 in the park!
- El nuevo álbum del cantante está estupendoThe singer's new album is wonderful
- 133 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing plans for a weekend trip.
- Mateo¿Te gusta el hotel para el viaje?Do you like the hotel for the trip?
- ElenaSí, es un lugar perfecto.Yes, it is a perfect place.
- Mateo¡Qué bien! Estoy muy emocionado.Great! I am very excited.
- ElenaYo también, será un viaje increíble.Me too, it will be an incredible trip.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “perfect” translations and entries perfecto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries perfecto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
