perfección
/pehr-fehk-SYOHN/
perfection
A flawless object represents perfección (perfection), the state of being completely without fault.
perfección(noun)
perfection
?state of being flawless
faultlessness
?quality
,excellence
?high standard
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Rule for Nouns Ending in -ción
Most Spanish nouns ending in -ción are feminine, like 'perfección,' 'canción,' and 'nación.' Always use 'la' before them.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong article
Mistake: "El perfección"
Correction: La perfección. Remember that -ción words are almost always feminine.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Casual
This word is often used in philosophical or formal discussions about quality. For casual talk, you might just say 'Es perfecto' (It's perfect).
The process of improving or refining something, like polishing wood, also translates to perfección.
perfección(noun)
refinement
?process of improving
completion
?bringing something to a finished state
,improvement
?the act of making better
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Verb
When you mean 'to improve something,' it’s often clearer and more common to use the verb 'perfeccionar' instead of the noun 'perfección' with a preposition.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: perfección
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'perfección' to mean 'the state of being flawless'?
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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).