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"Perfect" in Italian: perfetto/a

perfetto/a

Say it: pehr-FEHT-tohadjective/perˈfɛt.to/

Perfect in Italian is perfetto (pehr-FEHT-toh) masculine and perfetta feminine. Perfetto! is a quick yes. Il momento perfetto means the perfect moment.

Confirming a plan

Alle otto va bene? Perfetto, ci vediamo lì.
Eight works? Perfect, see you there.
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How to pronounce perfetto/a

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pehr-FEHT-toh

/perˈfɛt.to/

Perfetto stresses FEHT: pehr-FEHT-toh. Double t is held. Perfetta is pehr-FEHT-tah.

"Perfect" in Italian: quick reference

ItalianEnglish
perfetto / perfettaperfect

Agree with the noun.

Perfetto!Perfect! / Great!

Quick agreement.

il momento perfettothe perfect moment

Timing.

quasi perfettoalmost perfect

Soft praise.

How to use perfetto/a in real life

  1. 1Confirming a plan

    Alle otto va bene? Perfetto, ci vediamo lì.

    Eight works? Perfect, see you there.

    Standalone Perfetto!

  2. 2Choosing a dress

    Questa gonna è perfetta per la festa.

    This skirt is perfect for the party.

    Perfetta feminine.

  3. 3Photo timing

    Aspetta: ora è il momento perfetto.

    Wait: now is the perfect moment.

    Momento perfetto.

Mistakes English speakers make with perfetto/a

Incorrect: La risposta è perfetto.

Correct: La risposta è perfetta.

Agree: perfetta with risposta.

Incorrect: È perfect.

Correct: È perfetto.

Use perfetto, not English perfect.

Good to know

Italians fire off Perfetto! the way English speakers say great—short, warm, and done. Outfit talk needs gender: abito perfetto, idea perfetta. Save eccellente for more formal praise.

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Booking a table

  1. ChatPal

    Ho trovato un tavolo vicino alla finestra: è perfetto.

    I found a table by the window: it's perfect.

  2. You

    Perfetto! Preferisco la luce naturale.

    Perfect! I prefer natural light.

  3. ChatPal

    Anche l'orario è perfetto per noi.

    The time is perfect for us too.

  4. You

    Allora confermo subito.

    Then I'll confirm right away.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Perfect" in Italian

Feminine form?

Perfetta.

As a reply?

Just say Perfetto!

Plural?

Perfetti / perfette.

Almost perfect?

Quasi perfetto.

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