Perfectamente (en. Perfectly)
/peɾfek.ta'men.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a complete and flawless manner.
The work was done perfectly.
El trabajo se realizó perfectamente.
In an ideal state or ideally.
Everything turned out perfectly at the party.
Todo salió perfectamente en la fiesta.
In such a way that there is no room for doubt.
I perfectly understood the instructions they gave me.
Entendí perfectamente las instrucciones que me dieron.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'perfecte', which means 'completely' or 'in a complete way.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
everything is going perfectly
Indicates that everything is working well.
todo va perfectamente
perfectly well
It is used to affirm that something is accomplished successfully.
perfectamente bien
perfectly clear
Indicates that something is completely understandable.
perfectamente claro
Related Words
perfect
That has no faults or defects.
perfecto
to perfect
To make something perfect or to improve it.
perfeccionar
perfectionability
Quality of what can be made perfect.
perfectibilidad
Slang Meanings
In its maximum expression.
That plan is perfect, it's perfect a hundred percent.
Ese plan es perfecto, está perfecto al mil por ciento.
When something turns out more than expected.
The performance was perfectly epic.
La actuación fue perfectamente épica.