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
1
A large cigar that tapers at both ends.
"He lit a perfecto to celebrate the deal."
2
A perfect game in bowling or baseball.
"The pitcher threw a perfecto, retiring all twenty-seven batters."
How to use perfecto
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often refers to a tapered cigar shape, or informally to a perfect game in sport.
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Word forms
- Plural
- perfectos
- Comparative
- more perfecto
- Superlative
- most perfecto
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish perfecto, "perfect", from Latin perfectus.
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.
