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perfil

/pehr-FEEL/

online profile

A stylized, simple avatar icon (head and shoulders outline) floating above curved lines representing a network connection, illustrating a digital identity.

Showing an online profile icon used in social media.

perfil(noun)

mA1

online profile

?

social media, professional networks

,

account

?

digital identity

Also:

user page

?

website

📝 In Action

¿Viste la foto nueva que subí a mi perfil?

A1

Did you see the new photo I uploaded to my profile?

Necesitas crear un perfil para usar esta aplicación.

A2

You need to create an account (or profile) to use this application.

Mi perfil de LinkedIn es público.

B1

My LinkedIn profile is public.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cuenta (account)
  • página (page)

Common Collocations

  • crear un perfil – to create a profile
  • actualizar el perfil – to update the profile

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Check

Even though it ends in '-l', 'perfil' is always a masculine noun, so you must use 'el perfil' or 'un perfil'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Digital Context

When talking about social media or job hunting, 'perfil' almost always means your digital identity or professional summary.

A simple drawing of a human face clearly shown from the side view (profile view) against a light background.

A depiction of a face shown in profile (side view).

perfil(noun)

mB1

profile

?

side view of a face

,

silhouette

?

outline of an object

Also:

contour

?

general shape

📝 In Action

El artista dibujó un hermoso perfil de la modelo.

B1

The artist drew a beautiful profile (side view) of the model.

Solo se veía el perfil de la montaña contra el cielo.

B2

Only the silhouette of the mountain could be seen against the sky.

La foto fue tomada de perfil, no de frente.

B1

The photo was taken in profile (from the side), not from the front.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • silueta (silhouette)
  • contorno (contour)

Common Collocations

  • de perfil – in profile (from the side)
  • en perfil – in profile (from the side)

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'De Perfil'

To say someone is standing or being viewed from the side, use the phrase 'de perfil'.

A collection of three symbolic objects representing professional abilities: a stylized gear for mechanics, a bright lightbulb for ideas, and a paintbrush for creativity.

Illustrating a diverse skill set or professional abilities through symbolic tools.

perfil(noun)

mB2

skill set

?

professional abilities

,

characteristics

?

defining traits

Also:

requirements

?

job specifications

,

description

?

summary of traits

📝 In Action

Estamos buscando un candidato con un perfil técnico muy fuerte.

B2

We are looking for a candidate with a very strong technical profile (skill set).

Su perfil psicológico indica una alta creatividad.

C1

His psychological profile indicates high creativity.

El perfil del puesto exige tres años de experiencia.

B2

The job description (or profile of the position) requires three years of experience.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • rasgos (traits)
  • características (characteristics)

Common Collocations

  • perfil profesional – professional profile/skill set
  • perfil del cliente – client profile/target audience

❌ Common Pitfalls

Translating 'Description'

Mistake: "Using 'descripción' when referring to a person's skill set or required characteristics."

Correction: Use 'perfil' instead of 'descripción' when talking about the summary of traits or skills needed for a job ('el perfil del puesto').

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: perfil

Question 1 of 2

Which meaning of 'perfil' is used in the sentence: 'El departamento busca un perfil bilingüe.'

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Word Family

perfilar(to outline or define) - verb
perfilado(outlined/defined) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

If 'perfil' refers to a woman's side view, should I use 'la perfil'?

No. 'Perfil' is a masculine noun ('el perfil'), and its gender never changes, even if the person or thing it describes is feminine. You always say 'el perfil de la mujer'.

What is the difference between 'perfil' and 'descripción'?

While 'descripción' means 'description,' 'perfil' often implies a summary or an outline, especially in professional settings. For example, 'el perfil del puesto' means the summary of required skills, not just a general description.