perfeccionista
/peɾfeɡθjoˈnista/feminine, masculine
The English phrase "perfectionist" is translated into Spanish as perfeccionista.
A perfeccionista is a person who does not settle for anything that is not perfect. The word can function as both a noun and an adjective.
Meaning: person who does not settle for anything that is not perfect (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word perfeccionista is an invariable noun and adjective, meaning it does not change its ending to indicate masculine or feminine gender. To indicate a male perfectionist, use the masculine article un perfeccionista and for a female, use the feminine article una perfeccionista. To form the plural, simply add -s to the end of the word to get perfeccionistas.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾfeɡθjoˈnista/
Did you know?
- While perfeccionista describes a personality trait, Spanish speakers often use detallista to praise someone for being attentive to small details in a romantic or thoughtful way.
- The suffix -ista used in perfeccionista shares a common ancestor with the English suffix '-ist' used in words like 'artist' or 'optimist'.
- The suffix -ista in perfeccionista is used not just for personality traits, but also for political ideologies and professional roles.
Examples in context
- Tom es perfeccionista, ¿no?Tom is a perfectionist, isn't he?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is a perfectionist using perfeccionista.Tatoeba #3769303 by hayastan, translation #3417009 by CK
- Soy un perfeccionista.I'm a perfectionist.This sentence is useful for stating that you are a perfectionist using perfeccionista.Tatoeba #997130 by hayastan, translation #1330977 by CK
- No soy perfeccionista.I'm not a perfectionist.Tatoeba #10063615 by DJ_Saidez, translation #3330222 by CK
- María es una perfeccionista, siempre busca la excelencia en todo lo que hace.María is a perfectionist, she always seeks excellence in everything she does.
- No puedo trabajar con Juan, es demasiado maniático con los detalles.I can't work with Juan, he's too much of a perfectionist with the details.
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Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing a project at the office.
- ElenaJavier, eres un perfeccionista en exceso.Javier, you are a perfectionist to an excessive degree.
- JavierLo siento, Elena, pero quiero que todo salga bien.I'm sorry, Elena, but I want everything to turn out well.
- ElenaEntiendo, pero ya estamos listos para entregar.I understand, but we are already ready to submit.
- JavierTienes razón, voy a revisar un último detalle.You're right, I'm going to check one last detail.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “perfectionist” translations and entries perfeccionista, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries perfeccionista, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
