mujer perfecta
/muxeɾ peɾfeɡta/from spelling rules
The English phrase "perfect woman" is translated into Spanish as mujer perfecta.
mujer perfecta refers to a woman who is seen as having all the best qualities or characteristics.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the slang phrase la morra perfecta is used to refer to a perfect woman.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective perfecta follows the noun mujer and must agree in gender.
How do you pronounce it?
/muxeɾ peɾfeɡta/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use mujer perfecto. Because the noun mujer is feminine, the adjective must also be in the feminine form perfecta.
Did you know?
- While mujer means 'woman', in certain rural regions of Spain and Latin America, it is commonly used to mean 'wife' in daily conversation.
- In literary Spanish, describing a woman as perfecta often invokes the 'Ideal' from Golden Age poetry, where perfection was seen as a divine mirror rather than a human trait.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone a mujer perfecta can sometimes sound more like a character in a soap opera than a real-life compliment.
Examples in context
- Conocí a la mujer perfecta.I've met the perfect woman.Tatoeba #3390012 by marcelostockle, translation #2359954 by CK
- Para mí, la mujer perfecta es aquella que es inteligente, respetuosa y compasiva.To me, the perfect woman is someone who is intelligent, respectful, and compassionate.
- En nuestra cultura, la mujer ideal debe ser amable, trabajadora y educada.In our culture, the ideal woman should be kind, hardworking, and educated.
- Busco a alguien especial, la dama ideal que me haga reír y compartir aventuras.I'm looking for someone special, the ideal woman who makes me laugh and shares adventures with me.
- Ella es la mujer perfecta para mí.She is the perfect woman for me.
- Busco a una mujer perfecta y amable.I am looking for a perfect and kind woman.
Example conversation
Javier and María are talking about their ideal partners at a café.
- María¿Qué buscas en una pareja?What do you look for in a partner?
- JavierPara mí, ella sería la mujer perfecta.For me, she would be the perfect woman.
- María¡Qué romántico eres, Javier!You are so romantic, Javier!
- JavierSolo soy un poco idealista.I am just a little idealistic.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
