perfect

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BrE /pəˈfekt/ AmE /pərˈfɛkt/

adjective / noun / verb en → es

1 QUALITY [attributive], [predicative] B1

having no mistakes or faults; as good as it can be

perfecto, excelente

  • a perfect example
  • be perfect for somebody/something

Collocations perfect condition · perfect score

  • She gave a perfect performance.

    Ella dio un espectáculo perfecto.

2 TIME [adverb] B1

exactly on time; not early or late

puntual, en punto

  • at the perfect moment

Collocations perfect timing · perfect time to do something

  • He arrived at the perfect moment.

    Él llegó en el momento perfecto.

3 IDEAL [attributive], [predicative] B1

exactly what is needed or wanted; ideal

ideal, perfecto para

  • be perfect for somebody/something

Collocations perfect match · perfect fit

  • This job is perfect for you.

    Este trabajo es ideal para ti.

7 VERB [transitive] C1

to make something better or more complete; to improve something

perfeccionar, mejorar

  • perfect something

Collocations perfect your technique · perfect a recipe

  • She is working to perfect her Spanish.

    Ella está trabajando para perfeccionar su español.