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perfect

[/ˈpɜːrfɪkt/ (adj), /pərˈfɛkt/ (verb)]
adjective, verb
perfeito
1. adjective: without any flaws, defects, or shortcomings; as good as it is possible to be
She has perfect pitch and can identify any musical note by ear.
Ela tem ouvido perfeito e consegue identificar qualquer nota musical.
2. adjective: exactly fitting the need or requirement in a particular situation
This wine is perfect for the dinner party.
Este vinho é perfeito para a festa de jantar.
3. adjective: complete and total; absolute
The movie was a perfect disaster from start to finish.
O filme foi um desastre perfeito do início ao fim.
4. verb: to make something perfect or as good as possible
She spent years perfecting her craft.
Ela passou anos aperfeiçoando sua arte.
NYC Slang
on point, flawless, fire
Synonyms
flawlessidealimpeccablefaultlessexcellentsuperb
Antonyms
flawedimperfectdefectivefaultymediocre

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perfeito
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
perfeito
identical to standard usage
São Paulo
perfeito
identical to standard usage
Portugal
perfeito
identical usage; may also use 'perfeição' for the concept

Related Idioms & Phrases

perfect storm - a particularly bad situation caused by a combination of factors
the perfect crime - an ideal or flawlessly executed crime
practice makes perfect - repeated practice leads to mastery
to a T - perfectly, exactly as intended
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