What does especial in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word especial in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use especial in Spanish.

The word especial in Spanish means special, specialized, impossible, trying, special representative, special education, especially, merit special attention, deserve special attention, special offer. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word especial

special

adjetivo de una sola terminación (singular, particular)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Como invitado especial, el simposio de literatura contó con la presencia de un famoso escritor.
There was a famous writer at the literature symposium who had been invited as a special guest.

specialized

adjetivo de una sola terminación (uso específico)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Es un calzado especial para electricistas, tiene suela aislante.
They're specialized shoes for electricians. They have insulating soles.

impossible, trying

adjetivo de una sola terminación (figurado (difícil de tratar)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Mi madre es especial, nada la complace.
My mother is trying; nothing pleases her.

special representative

(representa a otras personas)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

special education

locución nominal femenina (enseñanza adaptada)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
María trabaja en una escuela de educación especial.
Maria works in a special education school.

especially

locución adverbial (especialmente)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Juan ha mejorado mucho en clase, en especial en su comportamiento.
Juan has improved a lot in class, especially in his behavior.

merit special attention, deserve special attention

locución verbal (requerir dedicación)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La nueva propuesta merece especial atención.
The new proposal merits (or: deserves) special attention.

special offer

(neg: excepcional, concreta)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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