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"Perfect" in Portuguese: perfeito/a

perfeito/a

Say it: pehr-FAY-too / pehr-FAY-tahadjective/peʁ.ˈfej.tu/, /peʁ.ˈfej.ta/

Perfect in Portuguese is perfeito for masculine and perfeita for feminine. Say Está perfeito when something fits, and Perfeito! as a quick yes.

Trying on a jacket

Esse tamanho está perfeito em você.
That size looks perfect on you.
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How to pronounce perfeito/a

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pehr-FAY-too / pehr-FAY-tah

/peʁ.ˈfej.tu/, /peʁ.ˈfej.ta/

pehr-FAY-too / pehr-FAY-tah

"Perfect" in Portuguese: quick reference

PortugueseEnglish
perfeitoperfect (masculine)

With masculine nouns or as a standalone reply.

perfeitaperfect (feminine)

With feminine nouns: a ideia perfeita.

está perfeitoit's perfect

Approving a plan, fit, or result.

perfeito!perfect!

Short enthusiastic agreement.

How to use perfeito/a in real life

  1. 1Trying on a jacket

    Esse tamanho está perfeito em você.

    That size looks perfect on you.

    Perfeito agrees with tamanho (masculine).

  2. 2Confirming a time

    A hora está perfeita para o voo.

    The time is perfect for the flight.

    Perfeita agrees with a hora.

  3. 3Reacting to news

    Perfeito! Então a gente se encontra lá.

    Perfect! Then we'll meet there.

    Standalone Perfeito! needs no agreement.

Mistakes English speakers make with perfeito/a

Incorrect: A resposta está perfeito.

Correct: A resposta está perfeita.

Resposta is feminine, so use perfeita.

Incorrect: É perfecto.

Correct: É perfeito.

Portuguese is perfeito, not Spanish perfecto.

Good to know

Brazilians fire off Perfeito! the way English speakers say Perfect! or Great! It can close a plan, approve a photo, or accept a meeting time without sounding stiff.

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Picking a meeting spot

  1. ChatPal

    O café da esquina está perfeito para a gente?

    Is the corner café perfect for us?

  2. You

    Está perfeito. Que horas?

    It's perfect. What time?

  3. ChatPal

    Às três. Perfeito também para você?

    At three. Perfect for you too?

  4. You

    Sim. Te vejo lá.

    Yes. See you there.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Perfect" in Portuguese

Perfeito or perfeita?

Match the noun: o plano perfeito, a ideia perfeita.

Can I say just Perfeito!?

Yes. It works as quick agreement.

How do I say that fits perfectly?

Está perfeito or Está perfeita, depending on gender.

Is perfecto okay?

No—that’s Spanish. Use perfeito.

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