eres tan perfecto
/eɾes tan peɾfeɡto/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you're so perfect" can be translated into Spanish as eres tan perfecto.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that they have no faults or are ideal in every way.
Which one should you use?
While muy means "very", using tan is the more natural choice when you want to express the superlative sentiment of "so perfect" in an emotive way.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word tan functions as an intensifier meaning "so" or "as" in this context. When addressing a group of people in Spain, the phrase changes to sois tan perfectos.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɾes tan peɾfeɡto/
Did you know?
- The word eres is a linguistic fossil. It actually derives from the Latin future tense 'eris', meaning 'you will be', rather than the standard present tense.
- In some romantic contexts, Spanish speakers might use the phrase eres perfecta as a playful way to end an argument, signaling that they value the person over the disagreement.
- While perfecto describes an ideal person, Spanish speakers typically use the word impecable to describe something physically flawless or spotless.
Examples in context
- No encuentro palabras para describir lo perfecta que eres, simplemente te admiroI can't find words to describe how perfect you are, I simply admire you
- ¡Eres perfecto en todo sentido! No encuentro ningún defecto en tiYou're perfect in every way! I can't find any flaws in you
- No sé qué decir, eres tan perfecto.I don't know what to say, you're so perfect.
- Para mí, eres tan perfecto.To me, you're so perfect.
Example conversation
Lucía is telling Daniel how much she admires him.
- LucíaDaniel, eres tan perfecto en todo lo que haces.Daniel, you're so perfect in everything you do.
- DanielNo digas eso, Lucía, cometí muchos errores.Don't say that, Lucía, I made many mistakes.
- LucíaPara mí, eres tan perfecto como un sueño.To me, you're so perfect like a dream.
- DanielMuchas gracias por tus palabras, linda.Thank you very much for your words, lovely.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eres, perfecto, tan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
