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Italian

perfetto

/perˈfɛt.to/adjectiveA2
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Meaning

perfect

In a sentence

Questo vestito è perfetto per la festa di stasera.

This dress is perfect for tonight's party.

Hai trovato il regalo perfetto per tua sorella?

Did you find the perfect gift for your sister?

La cena non era perfetta, ma era molto buona.

The dinner wasn't perfect, but it was very good.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
perfettomasculine · singular
perfettafeminine · singular
perfettimasculine · plural
perfettefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use 'perfetto' for flawless or ideal things; 'ottimo' for excellent but not necessarily perfect results.
  • Agrees in gender/number: 'perfetto' (m.s.), 'perfetta' (f.s.), 'perfetti' (m.pl.), 'perfette' (f.pl.).
  • Common in informal speech, especially as an enthusiastic 'perfetto!' (like 'great!').

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