perfectas

Perfectas is the plural form of perfecta in Spanish and can refer to several distinct concepts in different contexts. The most widely documented uses appear in gambling terminology and in historical cigar nomenclature, with meanings that depend on regional practice and time period.

In horse racing and related wagering, a perfecta is a bet on the first two finishers of a race in the exact order. Some jurisdictions use the term to describe what others call an exacta; payouts are determined by the pool size and the number of winning tickets. Bettors may purchase multiple combinations to cover different orderings. Related wagers include the superfecta, which covers the first four finishers, and other variant bets that add or modify the selection requirements.

In cigar terminology, perfecta refers to a historical designation for a certain cigar shape. This form is associated with the broader “perfecto” style and is typically described as having a tapered body and ends that may be closed or semi-closed. The usage is regional and increasingly rare, with the term perfecto being more common in modern catalogs and discussions of cigar shapes.

Beyond these uses, perfecta can appear in other specialized contexts or as a brand name, so the precise meaning is usually determined by context. The term derives from the Spanish word for “perfect,” reflecting its descriptive origin in both gambling and tobacco vocabularies.