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perfil

pehr-FEELpeɾˈfil

online profile, account

Also: user page
NounmA1
A stylized, simple avatar icon (head and shoulders outline) floating above curved lines representing a network connection, illustrating a digital identity.

📝 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

profile, silhouette

Also: contour
NounmB1
A simple drawing of a human face clearly shown from the side view (profile view) against a light background.

📝 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

Common Collocations

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

skill set, characteristics

Also: requirements, description
NounmB2formal
A collection of three symbolic objects representing professional abilities: a stylized gear for mechanics, a bright lightbulb for ideas, and a paintbrush for creativity.

📝 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

Translate to Spanish

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: perfil

Question 1 of 2

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

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
perfilar(to outline or define) — Verb
perfilado(outlined/defined) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
añilbarril
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Italian 'profilo,' which itself is built from Latin roots meaning 'forward' (pro-) and 'thread' or 'line' (filum). It literally means drawing a line or outline 'in front,' hence the side view or summary of characteristics.

First recorded: 17th century (in Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: profiloFrench: profil

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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.