perfección
“perfección” means “perfection” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
perfection
Also: faultlessness, excellence
📝 In Action
Ella busca la perfección en todo lo que hace, desde cocinar hasta trabajar.
B1She seeks perfection in everything she does, from cooking to working.
Aunque la perfección no existe, es bueno tener metas altas.
B2Even though perfection doesn't exist, it's good to have high goals.
refinement
Also: completion, improvement
📝 In Action
El proyecto requiere de la perfección de los detalles técnicos antes de su entrega.
B2The project requires the refinement/completion of the technical details before its delivery.
La perfección del manuscrito tomó varios meses al editor.
C1The refinement of the manuscript took the editor several months.
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Quick Quiz: perfección
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'perfección' to mean 'the state of being flawless'?
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Comes directly from the Latin word *perfectio*, which meant 'a finishing' or 'completion.' It is built from the verb *perficio*, meaning 'to finish' or 'to accomplish fully.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es el verbo relacionado con 'perfección'?
El verbo es 'perfeccionar', que significa 'hacer algo perfecto' o 'mejorar algo hasta su estado ideal'.
Does 'perfección' only refer to things, or can it refer to people?
'Perfección' usually describes the quality of a thing or an action (like a perfect painting or a perfect performance). When describing a person, we usually use the adjective 'perfecto/a' (He is perfect) or the phrase 'la persona perfecta' (the perfect person).