perfection

BrE /pəˈfekʃn/ AmE /pərˈfɛkʃn/

noun en → es

1 IDEAL STATE [singular] B2

the state of being completely perfect or free from any mistakes, faults, or problems

perfección, perfección ideal

Collocations strive for perfection

  • She has a passion for perfection.

    Ella tiene una pasión por la perfección.

2 GOAL [singular] B1

a very high standard that is difficult to reach but which people try to achieve

objetivo, meta

Collocations aim for perfection

  • He aims for perfection in everything he does.

    Él busca la perfección en todo lo que hace.

3 ART [singular] C1

a state of being perfect or complete, especially in art and literature

perfección, acabado

Collocations achieve perfection

  • The painting is a masterpiece of artistic perfection.

    El cuadro es una obra maestra de perfección artística.

1 PERSON [singular] C1

a person who is perfect or ideal in some way

persona perfecta, modelo a seguir

Collocations be the perfection of

  • She is the very perfection of grace and beauty.

    Ella es la personificación de gracia y belleza.