noun

perfecto

puh-FEHK-toh

Perfecto (noun) means a large cigar that tapers at both ends. Example: “He lit a perfecto to celebrate the deal.”

noun

A large cigar that tapers at both ends.

"He lit a perfecto to celebrate the deal."

A perfect game in bowling or baseball.

"The pitcher threw a perfecto, retiring all twenty-seven batters."

How to use perfecto

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost often refers to a tapered cigar shape, or informally to a perfect game in sport.

Word forms

more perfecto comparative, perfectos plural, Perfectos plural, most perfecto superlative

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “perfecto” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

He lit a _____ to celebrate the deal.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish perfecto, "perfect", from Latin perfectus.

Origin: Latin

Frequently asked questions

What does “perfecto” mean?

The word “perfecto” means a large cigar that tapers at both ends. In plain terms, most often refers to a tapered cigar shape, or informally to a perfect game in sport.

How do you pronounce “perfecto”?

“Perfecto” is pronounced puh-FEHK-toh (/pə(ɹ)ˈfɛktəʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “perfecto” in a sentence?

Here is “perfecto” used in a sentence: “He lit a perfecto to celebrate the deal.”

What part of speech is “perfecto”?

“Perfecto” is a noun.

Where does the word “perfecto” come from?

The word “perfecto” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Spanish perfecto, "perfect", from Latin perfectus.

How many meanings does “perfecto” have?

“Perfecto” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large cigar that tapers at both ends.