perfil
/peɾˈfil/
The English word 'profile' is translated into Spanish as perfil.
In software or Internet systems, perfil refers to a space containing personal information. You can use the phrase perfil de usuario to specifically mean 'user profile'. Additionally, the term perfil profesional is used to describe a person's professional background or summary, often seen on CVs or LinkedIn.
Meaning: space with personal information in software or Internet systems (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of perfil is perfiles.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾˈfil/
Did you know?
- Beyond digital spaces, perfil is used in architecture and construction to describe a structural beam or the cross-section of a material.
- The spelling of perfil is remarkably consistent with the English 'profile', despite the word arriving in Spanish via Provençal and Italian.
- When someone is described as de perfil, it refers to them facing sideways, which is why a 'profile picture' is called foto de perfil.
Examples in context
- Mantené un perfil bajo.Keep a low profile.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase 'keep a low profile' using perfil.Tatoeba #3769337 by hayastan, translation #3410874 by CK
- Cambié mi foto de perfil.I changed my profile picture.This sentence shows how to talk about changing a profile picture using perfil.Tatoeba #9969880 by Shishir, translation #3821511 by CK
- Me gusta tu foto de perfil.I like your profile picture.This sentence demonstrates expressing a preference for a profile picture using perfil.Tatoeba #5194174 by Ruthdq, translation #3760979 by Eldad
- En mi currículum puedes encontrar un resumen detallado de mi perfil académico y laboral.On my resume, you can find a detailed summary of my academic and professional profile.
- Me gusta leer perfiles interesantes en las redes sociales.I enjoy reading interesting profiles on social media.
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Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are discussing their social media presence.
- Elena¿Ya revisaste mi perfil?Did you check my profile yet?
- AlejandroSí, Elena, se ve muy bien.Yes, Elena, it looks very good.
- ElenaGracias, Alejandro. Me esforcé mucho.Thanks, Alejandro. I worked hard on it.
- AlejandroSe nota que es un perfil real.It shows it is a real profile.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry perfil, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries perfil, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
