special
gb/spˈɛʃəl/ us/spˈɛʃəl/
A2
Inglés
~ 500
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
A2
property
1
different from normal in a good way
Better, more important, or different from usual.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is special
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'special' with 'specific'; 'special' means unusual or important in some way, not just clearly identified.
Sinónimos
exceptional (Stronger emphasis on being much better than average.)
|
unique (Focuses on being one of a kind rather than quality.)
Antónimos
ordinary (Describes something normal and not unusual.)
|
common (Implies something frequently seen and not remarkable.)
Colocaciones
special occasion
|special treatment
|special place
|special someone
|special gift
Temas
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- This cake is special because I baked it myself.
- She wore a special dress for her graduation.
- We saved the wine for a special occasion.
- He has a special talent for music.
- That park is special to me because I grew up nearby.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Today is a special day for our family.
- My grandmother made a special soup for me.
- This photo is special to me.
- We went to a special place by the sea.
- He is a special friend.
adjective
A2
property
2
made for a certain purpose
Made or done for one person or purpose only.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is special for [someone/something]
Error frecuente:
Sometimes confused with 'exclusive'; 'exclusive' often implies limited access or privilege, not just purpose-built.
Sinónimos
custom (Emphasizes being made to order for someone.)
|
particular (More formal; stresses being specific to something.)
Antónimos
general (Not made for a specific purpose or person.)
Colocaciones
special offer
|special menu
|special edition
|special service
Temas
daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The restaurant has a special menu for children.
- We prepared a special welcome for our guests.
- This software has special features for designers.
- She received special training before starting the job.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This shop has a special price today.
- We made a special cake for his birthday.
- The hotel offers a special breakfast for guests.
- There is a special bus to the airport.
Sustantivo
B1
entity
3
temporary discount or feature item
A food or product that is cheaper or available for a short time.
Patrón de uso:
[place] has/is offering [a/the] special(s)
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'special' (noun) with 'special offer'; they are similar but the noun can also mean featured items without discount.
Sinónimos
deal (Informal; can apply to more situations beyond food.)
Antónimos
regular item (A standard product that is always available and not discounted.)
Colocaciones
lunch special
|today's special
|weekly specials
Temas
business
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- The café is serving a seafood pasta as today's special.
- They have weekly specials on fresh produce.
- Ask the waiter about the lunch specials.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The restaurant has a fish special today.
- I ordered the pizza special.
- They have fruit specials this week.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
special
AFI
GB/spˈɛʃəl/
US/spˈɛʃəl/
Sílabas y acento
spe - cial (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (spe)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: special
Noun
- Base: special
- Plural: specials
Familia de palabras
Forms
specials
noun
Core family
Related words
specialize
verb B1
specialty
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
ordinary
adjective A2
unspecialized
adjective
Advanced or less common
specialization
noun B2
Expresiones
make someone feel special
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn fˈil spˈɛʃəl/
fixed phrase
make someone feel valued and appreciated
To do something so that someone feels important and loved.
Ejemplos
- He always makes her feel special on her birthday.
- A good teacher can make every student feel special.
nothing special
1/nˈʌθɪŋ spˈɛʃəl/
fixed phrase
ordinary or unremarkable thing
Not unusual, important, or impressive.
Ejemplos
- The movie was fine, but nothing special.
- Dinner was okay—nothing special.
on special
1/ˈɔn spˈɛʃəl/
fixed phrase
temporarily discounted item
Being sold at a lower price than normal for a short time.
Ejemplos
- These apples are on special this week.
- The store has jeans on special today.
special needs
1/spˈɛʃəl nˈidz/
fixed phrase
requirements due to disabilities
Help or services needed because of a disability or learning problem.
Ejemplos
- The school has programs for children with special needs.
- He works with adults who have special needs.
special occasion
1/spˈɛʃəl ɔkˈeɪʒən/
fixed phrase
important or memorable event
An important event like a wedding, birthday, or holiday.
Ejemplos
- They saved the champagne for a special occasion.
- Her graduation was truly a special occasion.