perfectamente

/per-fekt-a-MEN-teh/

perfectly

This image shows a task completed perfectly, like the flawless cut of this diamond.

perfectamente(adverb)

perfectly

done without flaw

flawlessly

achieved excellent results

Also:

excellently

of high quality

📝 In Action

Ella habla español perfectamente, como si fuera nativa.

She speaks Spanish perfectly, as if she were a native speaker.

Todo salió perfectamente en la boda, no hubo ni un solo error.

Everything went flawlessly at the wedding; there wasn't a single mistake.

Hemos seguido las instrucciones perfectamente.

We have followed the instructions exactly.

Word Connections

Synonyms

excelentemente (excellently)
impecablemente (impeccably)

Antonyms

mal (badly)
incorrectamente (incorrectly)

Common Collocations

funcionar perfectamente – to work perfectly
entender perfectamente – to understand completely

💡 Grammar Points

Adverbs from Adjectives

Most Spanish adverbs that describe 'how' an action is performed are created by taking the feminine form of an adjective (e.g., perfecta) and adding the suffix '-mente' (meaning 'in a manner').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Adjective instead of the Adverb

Mistake: "Hablo español perfecto."

Correction: Hablo español perfectamente. (You must use the '-mente' ending when describing the verb 'hablar' (to speak).)

⭐ Usage Tips

Stronger than 'Muy Bien'

Using 'perfectamente' is much stronger than 'muy bien' (very well). It emphasizes that something is completely without error or is the ideal result.

An illustration of two happy, stylized characters shaking hands firmly, both smiling broadly to show mutual and absolute agreement.

When you agree absolutely with someone, you might shake hands to confirm the deal.

perfectamente(adverb)

absolutely

expressing full agreement

perfectly fine

confirming a plan or suggestion

Also:

sure

informal confirmation

📝 In Action

—¿Te parece bien si te llamo mañana por la mañana? —Perfectamente.

—Does it seem alright if I call you tomorrow morning? —Absolutely/Perfectly fine.

Perfectamente podemos hacer la presentación sin él.

We can easily (perfectly well) do the presentation without him.

Word Connections

Synonyms

claro (of course)
de acuerdo (agreed)

💡 Grammar Points

Standalone Agreement

In conversation, '¡Perfectamente!' is used as a full sentence to mean 'That is a perfect plan!' or 'I agree completely!'

⭐ Usage Tips

Expressing Possibility

When used with verbs like 'poder' (to be able to), it adds emphasis, suggesting that the action is easy or highly possible: 'Perfectamente puedo hacerlo' means 'I can easily do it.'

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: perfectamente

Question 1 of 2

Which English phrase best translates '—¿Vamos al cine? —Perfectamente'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

perfecto(perfect) - adjective

perfección(perfection) - noun

perfeccionar(to perfect/improve) - verb

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').