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"Reflexive" is an adjective which is often translated as "reflexivo", and "perfect" is an adjective which is often translated as "perfecto". Learn more about the difference between "reflexive" and "perfect" below.
reflexive(
ri
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flehk
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sihv
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (grammar)
a. reflexivo
Be careful to to use the objective form of the pronoun instead of the reflexive.Asegúrate de que uses la forma objetiva del pronombre y no la reflexiva.
a. reflejo
Sneezing is a reflexive reaction to an irritant in your nose.El estornudo es una reacción refleja a la presencia de un agente irritante en la nariz.
perfect(
puhr
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fihkt
,
puhr
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fehkt
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (faultless)
2. (ideal)
a. perfecto
This purse is perfect to wear with jeans.Este bolso es perfecto para llevar con vaqueros.
3. (complete)
a. perfecto
He was a perfect stranger, and yet she knew she could confide in him.Era un perfecto extraño y, aún así, supo que podía confiar en él.
4. (grammar)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
7. (grammar)
a. el tiempo perfecto (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The perfect is a composite category.El tiempo perfecto es una categoría compuesta.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. perfeccionar
Practice will help you to perfect your skills.La práctica te ayudará a perfeccionar tus habilidades.
