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perfect

A single, shiny red apple without any spots or blemishes, looking flawless.

A flawless apple illustrates the meaning of 'perfecto' as something without errors or flaws.

perfectos(adjective)

mA1

perfect

without any flaws or errors

Also:

flawless

showing no mistakes

ideal

exactly right for a purpose

📝 In Action

Estos zapatos son perfectos para la fiesta.

These shoes are perfect for the party.

Los resultados del examen fueron perfectos.

The exam results were perfect.

Buscamos los momentos perfectos para sacar fotos.

We look for the perfect moments to take photos.

Word Connections

Synonyms

ideales (ideal)
impecables (impeccable/flawless)

Antonyms

imperfectos (imperfect)
defectuosos (defective)

Common Collocations

círculos perfectos – perfect circles
tiempos perfectos – perfect timing

💡 Grammar Points

Matching your words

In Spanish, words that describe things (adjectives) have to match the group they are describing. You use 'perfectos' specifically when you are talking about more than one masculine thing (like 'libros') or a mixed group of things.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Watch the ending

Mistake: "Las casas son perfectos."

Correction: Las casas son perfectas.

⭐ Usage Tips

Talking about groups

Even if a group has 99 women and just 1 man, Spanish uses the '-os' ending (perfectos) to describe the whole group.

A whole, round cake with frosting, completely intact with no slices removed.

A whole cake represents the sense of 'perfecto' meaning complete or a total state.

perfectos(adjective)

mB1

complete

used for emphasis to describe a total state

Also:

utter

absolute or total

total

entirely or completely

📝 In Action

Eran unos perfectos desconocidos.

They were complete strangers.

Son unos perfectos idiotas.

They are total idiots.

Word Connections

Synonyms

completos (complete)
totales (total)

Common Collocations

perfectos desconocidos – complete strangers

💡 Grammar Points

Emphasis with 'perfectos'

When you put 'perfectos' before a noun (the person or thing), it often means 'total' or 'complete' rather than 'without flaws'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: perfectos

Question 1 of 2

Which of these would you describe as 'perfectos'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

perfecto(perfect (singular)) - adjective

perfección(perfection) - noun

perfectamente(perfectly) - adverb

perfeccionar(to perfect) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'perfectos' for a group of girls?

No. For a group of only females, you must use 'perfectas'. Use 'perfectos' for a group of males or a mixed group of males and females.

Is 'perfectos' always used after the noun?

Usually, yes (e.g., 'planes perfectos'). However, when you want to say 'complete' (like 'complete idiots'), you put it before the noun: 'perfectos idiotas'.