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The meaning of the Spanish word "especial" and how you use it

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especial
(adj.) (fem./masc.) (sing.) special
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Este libro es especial .
This book is special.
Él me dio un regalo especial .
He gave me a special gift.
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How to Draw a Drop of Water
o cualquier cuerpo transparente , se comportaría de una forma especial .
or any transparent body, it would behave in a special way.
Play Golf in Puerto Rico
La comida puertorriqueña es única , es muy especial .
Puerto Rican food is unique, it's very special.
Play Golf in Puerto Rico
que hacen nuestra cocina muy única y especial ,
which make our cuisine very unique and special,
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en...especial
(phrase) especially; above all; in particular
Ildu

Ildu

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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Quiero viajar a Europa , en especial a Roma .
I want to travel to Europe, especially to Rome.
Me gustan todos los deportes , pero en especial el fútbol .
I love all sports, but above all, soccer.
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The Importance of the Spanish Language
pero en especial de los países : Estados Unidos , Canadá , Brasil , Alemania y Japón .
but especially from the countries: United States, Canada, Brazil, Germany and Japan.
Eat Your Way to a Better Brain
de todo lo que comemos , en especial cuando estamos en exámenes .
of everything that we eat, especially when we are in exams.
La Gomera: The Enchanted Whistling Island
Me llevaría su gastronomía , esto muy en especial .
I would take with me its gourmet cooking, this especially.
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en especial
(phrase) especially; above all; in particular
Ildu

Ildu

Content Editor
Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Clickable Example Sentences

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Me gustan todos los deportes , pero en especial el fútbol .
I love all sports, but above all, soccer.
Quiero viajar a Europa , en especial a Roma .
I want to travel to Europe, especially to Rome.
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Welcome to Eden: Belinda Analyzes Her Character
Una en especial es de mis favoritas ; fue cuando a África le tocó andar en , en brasas
One in particular is of my favorite ones; it was when Africa had to walk on, on hot coals
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Yo que no he sido el hijo o el hijastro o el hermano que todos merecen ; en especial , ahora .
I know that I haven't been the son, or the stepson, or the brother that you all deserve; especially now.
The Economic Recession Is Inevitable
Los países emergentes y , en especial , aquellos con mayor exposición a la deuda serán los más golpeados .
Emerging countries and, in particular, those with greater exposure to debt will be the hardest beaten.
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Especial
(n.) (fem./masc.) (sing.) special; special one

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Este plato es el especial del día .
This dish is today's special.
¿ Quieres el plato normal o el especial ?
Do you want the regular dish or the special one?
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