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"Imperfecto" is an adjective which is often translated as "imperfect", and "perfecto" is an adjective which is often translated as "perfect". Learn more about the difference between "imperfecto" and "perfecto" below.
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. imperfect
El sistema electoral es imperfecto y por eso ocurren injusticias.The electoral system is imperfect and so injustices happen.
b. flawed
La portada ha quedado imperfecta y hay que volver a imprimirla.The cover is flawed so we have to print it out again.
a. imperfect
Solo hay dos conjuntos de terminaciones para las formas imperfectas regulares.In Spanish there are only two sets of endings for regular imperfect forms.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. imperfect
El imperfecto de "comer" es "comía".The imperfect of the Spanish verb "comer" is "comía."
b. imperfect tense
El imperfecto se usa para hablar de acciones pasadas habituales.The imperfect tense is used to talk about habitual actions in the past.
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perfecto(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. perfect
Tu trabajo fue perfecto.Your work was perfect.
a. perfect
Esta casa es perfecta para nuestra familia.This house is perfect for our family.
a. absolute
Mi jefa es una perfecta idiota.My boss is an absolute idiot.
b. complete
El ganador del premio de poesía de este año es un perfecto desconocido.The winner of this year's poetry prize is a complete unknown.
c. perfect
Mi abuelo era un perfecto caballero.My grandfather was a perfect gentleman.
a. perfect
Los tiempos perfectos indican acciones terminadas.Perfect tenses indicate finished actions.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. perfect
¿Nos vemos a las cuatro? - ¡Perfecto!See you at four? - Perfect!
b. great
Ya compré todos los regalos. - ¡Perfecto!I already bought all the presents. - Great!
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