especial
gb/ɪspˈɛʃəl/ us/ɪspˈɛʃəl/
C1
Inglés
~ 26400
kiemelt, fontos, külön
C1
FORMAL
1
Patrón de uso:
[something] is of especial [importance/interest/concern]
This point is of especial importance for international students.
Ez a pont kiemelt jelentőségű a külföldi hallgatók számára.
Data security is of especial concern to our clients.
Az adatbiztonság ügyfeleink számára különösen fontos kérdés.
The issue is of especial significance in developing countries.
Your safety is of especial interest to the organizers.
The judge treated the case with especial care because of the child involved.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Your health is of especial importance.
Az egészséged különösen fontos.
This rule is of especial interest to new drivers.
Ez a szabály különösen fontos az új vezetők számára.
The problem is of especial concern in big cities.
That question is of especial value for the test.
The teacher looked at my work with especial care.
Error frecuente:
Learners often use *especial* in everyday speech the same way as *special*. In modern English, *special* or *especially* are much more common in speech, while *especial* is mainly used in formal writing and in fixed phrases like "of especial importance" or "of especial concern." Learners may also confuse the adjective *especial* with the adverb *especially*; remember that *especial* comes before a noun ("of especial importance"), while *especially* modifies adjectives, verbs, or clauses ("This is especially important").
Significado
more than usually important
Colocaciones
of especial importance
|of especial interest
|of especial concern
|of especial value
|of especial significance
|with especial care
Sinónimos
special (More common and general; can be formal or informal, while "especial" is mainly formal written style.)
|
particular (Very close in meaning; slightly more neutral and far more frequent in everyday English.)
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especially important (Two-word phrase that directly matches the meaning in most cases, common in speech and writing.)
Antónimos
ordinary (Describes something not special or important, the opposite of getting particular attention.)
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general (Suggests something is not singled out as more important than the rest.)
Temas
communication
|evaluation
|academia
|core_vocabulary
Definición
More important or more serious than other things; needing extra attention.
More than usually important, significant, or great; deserving particular attention compared with other things.
C2
LITERARY
2
külön
B1
Patrón de uso:
[someone]'s especial [noun]
I would like to express my especial thanks to the volunteers.
Szeretnék külön köszönetet mondani az önkénteseknek.
Teaching children with disabilities was her especial passion.
A fogyatékkal élő gyermekek tanítása volt a szívügye.
He took an especial pride in his students' success.
This room was prepared for the guests' especial comfort.
The festival is held for the especial benefit of local artists.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I give my especial thanks to my parents.
Külön köszönetet mondok a szüleimnek.
Music is his especial love.
A zene az ő nagy szerelme.
This seat is kept for her especial use.
The party was for the child's especial joy.
Helping the poor is their especial goal.
Error frecuente:
Learners may try to use *especial* here in everyday conversation, but in modern English this sense sounds literary or old-fashioned. In most cases, *special*, *particular*, or *specific* are better choices (e.g., "my special thanks," "her particular interest").
Significado
particular to one person or thing
Colocaciones
my especial thanks
|his especial pride
|her especial pleasure
|for the especial benefit of
|his especial responsibility
Sinónimos
particular (Most direct modern substitute; less literary and far more common in all styles.)
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specific (Stresses being clearly defined or limited to one case; more common in everyday and technical use.)
Antónimos
general (Suggests something is not reserved for a single person, thing, or purpose.)
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common (Implies shared or usual, rather than belonging to someone or something in particular.)
Temas
description
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Made or done mainly for one person, thing, or purpose, not for others; very particular.
Belonging particularly or uniquely to one person, thing, or purpose; not general.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
especial
AFI
GB/ɪspˈɛʃəl/
US/ɪspˈɛʃəl/
Sílabas y acento
es - pe - cial (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pe)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: especial
Familia de palabras
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unspecialized
adjective
Advanced or less common
specialization
noun B2
Expresiones
for the especial benefit of
1/fɚ ðə ɪspˈɛʃəl bˈɛnəfɪt əv/
fixed phrase
literary
mainly to help someone
Done mainly to help or please a particular person or group, not everyone.
Ejemplos
- The guide prepared extra notes for the especial benefit of first-time visitors.
- The concert was organized for the especial benefit of local charities.
in especial
1/ˈɪn ɪspˈɛʃəl/
fixed phrase
archaic
especially; particularly (old-fashioned)
An old-fashioned way to say "especially" or "in particular."
Ejemplos
- He thanked the committee, and in especial its chair, for their support.
- The law will affect young people in especial.
of especial concern
1/əv ɪspˈɛʃəl kənsˈɚn/
fixed phrase
formal
particularly worrying or important
More worrying or more important to think about than other things.
Ejemplos
- Rising housing costs are of especial concern to young families.
- The safety of children is of especial concern to the community.
of especial importance
1/əv ɪspˈɛʃəl ɪmpˈɔɹtəns/
fixed phrase
formal
particularly important
More important than other things in this situation; very important.
Ejemplos
- Clear communication is of especial importance in emergency situations.
- This question is of especial importance for the final exam.
of especial interest
1/əv ɪspˈɛʃəl ˈɪntɚˌɛst/
fixed phrase
formal
particularly interesting or relevant
More interesting or more important to someone than other things.
Ejemplos
- The results are of especial interest to medical researchers.
- This topic is of especial interest to people who work in education.
with especial care
1/wˈɪθ ɪspˈɛʃəl kˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
formal
very carefully
In a way that is more careful than usual; with a lot of care and attention.
Ejemplos
- Fragile items should be handled with especial care.
- The doctor examined the injured leg with especial care.