perfectamente
“perfectamente” means “perfectly” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
perfectly, flawlessly
Also: excellently
📝 In Action
Ella habla español perfectamente, como si fuera nativa.
A2She speaks Spanish perfectly, as if she were a native speaker.
Todo salió perfectamente en la boda, no hubo ni un solo error.
B1Everything went flawlessly at the wedding; there wasn't a single mistake.
Hemos seguido las instrucciones perfectamente.
A2We have followed the instructions exactly.
absolutely, perfectly fine
Also: sure
📝 In Action
—¿Te parece bien si te llamo mañana por la mañana? —Perfectamente.
B1—Does it seem alright if I call you tomorrow morning? —Absolutely/Perfectly fine.
Perfectamente podemos hacer la presentación sin él.
B2We can easily (perfectly well) do the presentation without him.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "perfectamente" in Spanish:
excellently→flawlessly→perfectly→perfectly fine→sure→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: perfectamente
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase best translates '—¿Vamos al cine? —Perfectamente'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Formed in Spanish by combining the adjective 'perfecta' (feminine form of 'perfecto', from Latin *perfectus*, meaning 'complete' or 'finished') with the adverbial suffix '-mente' (which comes from the Latin word *mens*, meaning 'mind' or 'manner'). It literally means 'in a perfect manner'.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish period (with the -mente suffix being very productive early on)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'perfectamente' interchangeable with 'muy bien'?
Not exactly. While both mean 'well,' 'perfectamente' is much stronger. It implies a total absence of faults or issues, suggesting the result is ideal. 'Muy bien' simply means 'very good.'
Can 'perfectamente' be used to describe people?
It is usually used to describe an action, ability, or result (e.g., 'Canta perfectamente'). To describe a person's state, you might use the adjective 'perfecto/a' (e.g., 'Él es perfecto para el trabajo').