perfezione
/per.fetˈt͡sjo.ne/feminine
The English phrase "perfection" is translated into Italian as perfezione.
perfezione is a noun used to describe the state of being perfect.
Meaning: being perfect (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, perfezione is typically preceded by the feminine definite article la to mean "the perfection".
How do you pronounce it?
/per.fetˈtsjo.ne/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The term perfezione is closely linked to the concept of Sprezzatura, a Renaissance ideal of making a difficult task look perfect and effortless.
- While perfezione refers to the state of being perfect, Italians often use the phrase fare le cose a regola d'arte to describe the act of achieving perfection through craftsmanship.
- In Italian art history, the concept of perfezione was often debated as a balance between 'disegno' (design/line) and 'colorito' (coloring), with scholars arguing which element led to a more 'perfect' work.
Examples in context
- La perfezione è noiosa?Is perfection boring?This sentence is useful for asking if perfezione is boring.Tatoeba #4387236 by Guybrush88, translation #1734866 by BraveSentry
- La perfezione non esiste.Perfection doesn't exist.This sentence is useful for stating that perfezione does not exist.Tatoeba #2157742 by Guybrush88, translation #2157744 by CM
- Noi ambiamo alla perfezione.We strive for perfection.This sentence is useful for saying that we strive for perfezione.Tatoeba #7255504 by Guybrush88, translation #4501370 by CK
- Il minimalismo italiano si basa sulla semplicità perfetta.Italian minimalism is based on perfect simplicity.
- Il balletto era eseguito con perfezione assoluta.The ballet was executed with absolute perfection.
- La sua performance al concerto è stata quasi perfetta.His performance at the concert was almost perfect.
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Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are looking at a piece of art.
- MartinaGuarda questo quadro, è pura perfezione.Look at this painting, it is pure perfection.
- AlessandroHai ragione, Martina, è incredibile.You are right, Martina, it is incredible.
- MartinaCerco sempre la perfezione nei miei lavori.I always seek perfection in my work.
- AlessandroA volte è meglio essere naturali, Alessandro pensa.Sometimes it is better to be natural, Alessandro thinks.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “perfection” translations and entries perfezione, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
