Especial Meaning in English
word · lemma: special
əˈspɛʃəɫ
uh-SPESH-uhl
ɪspˈɛʃəl
i-SPESH-uhl
Definition
Used to describe someone or something that is different from others, often in a positive or important way; sometimes also used for things made for a particular purpose.
Usage & Nuances
'Special' can describe people, occasions, treatment, or objects. Common collocations are 'special occasion', 'special needs', 'feel special'. Avoid confusing with 'especial,' which is rare in modern English and mainly used in formal writing.
Spanish: especial - especial (sentido positivo)Portuguese (BR): especialPortuguese (PT): especialChinese (Simplified): 特别的 - 专门的Chinese (Traditional): 特別的 - 專門的Hindi: विशेषArabic: خاصBengali: বিশেষ - বিশেষজ্ঞ (নিয়মিত নয়) - স্পেশাল (আধুনিক, ইংরেজি থেকে প্রভাবিত শব্দ)Russian: особенный - специальныйJapanese: 特別（とくべつ）Vietnamese: đặc biệtKorean: 특별한Turkish: özelUrdu: خاصIndonesian: spesial - khusus
Example Sentences
This is a special day for me.
basic
She made a special cake for the party.
basic
He has a special place in my heart.
basic
You don’t need a reason to do something special for someone.
natural
These seats are special for people with disabilities.
natural
Don’t worry, there’s nothing special you need to do.
natural