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"Perfect" in Spanish: perfecto/a

perfecto/a

Say it: pehr-FEHK-toh / pehr-FEHK-tahadjective/peɾ.ˈfek.to/, /peɾ.ˈfek.ta/

Perfect in Spanish is perfecto or perfecta. Say Quedó perfecto. Match gender: una noche perfecta.

Fitting room

Este tamaño quedó perfecto.
This size turned out perfect.
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How to pronounce perfecto/a

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pehr-FEHK-toh / pehr-FEHK-tah

/peɾ.ˈfek.to/, /peɾ.ˈfek.ta/

pehr-FEHK-toh / pehr-FEHK-tah. Stress FEHK.

"Perfect" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
perfectoperfect (masc.)

Plans, timing, results.

perfectaperfect (fem.)

Feminine nouns.

quedó perfectoit turned out perfect

After cooking or fitting.

perfectoperfect / okay

Quick agreement.

How to use perfecto/a in real life

  1. 1Fitting room

    Este tamaño quedó perfecto.

    This size turned out perfect.

    Perfecto with tamaño.

  2. 2Weather

    Hoy es una tarde perfecta.

    Today is a perfect afternoon.

    Perfecta with tarde.

  3. 3Agreeing

    Perfecto. Nos vemos a las siete.

    Perfect. See you at seven.

    Perfecto as a reply.

Mistakes English speakers make with perfecto/a

Incorrect: Una idea perfecto.

Correct: Una idea perfecta.

Idea is feminine: perfecta.

Incorrect: El plan es perfecta.

Correct: El plan es perfecto.

Plan is masculine: perfecto.

Good to know

Perfecto is everyday praise and a quick “okay.” ¡Perfecto! ends many texts. Timing and fits often get perfecto too.

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Confirming a dinner reservation time

  1. ChatPal

    ¿Las ocho te queda perfecto?

    Does eight work perfectly for you?

  2. You

    Sí, perfecto. Ahí estaré.

    Yes, perfect. I’ll be there.

  3. ChatPal

    Genial. La mesa perfecta es junto a la ventana.

    Great. The perfect table is by the window.

  4. You

    Me encanta. Reservemos esa.

    I love it. Let’s reserve that one.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Perfect" in Spanish

How does gender work?

Perfecto (m.), perfecta (f.), perfectos / perfectas.

Can perfecto mean okay?

Yes. Perfecto. is a common “sounds good.”

How do I pronounce perfecto?

pehr-FEHK-toh. Stress FEHK.

Perfect timing?

En el momento perfecto.

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