special
gb/spˈɛʃəl/ us/spˈɛʃəl/
A2
Ingles
~ 500
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective
A2
property
1
different from normal in a good way
Better, more important, or different from usual.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is special
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'special' with 'specific'; 'special' means unusual or important in some way, not just clearly identified.
Mga kasingkahulugan
exceptional (Stronger emphasis on being much better than average.)
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unique (Focuses on being one of a kind rather than quality.)
Mga kasalungat
ordinary (Describes something normal and not unusual.)
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common (Implies something frequently seen and not remarkable.)
Mga kolokasyon
special occasion
|special treatment
|special place
|special someone
|special gift
Mga tema
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is special for [someone/something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Sometimes confused with 'exclusive'; 'exclusive' often implies limited access or privilege, not just purpose-built.
Mga kasingkahulugan
custom (Emphasizes being made to order for someone.)
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particular (More formal; stresses being specific to something.)
Mga kasalungat
general (Not made for a specific purpose or person.)
Mga kolokasyon
special offer
|special menu
|special edition
|special service
Mga tema
daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pangngalan
B1
entity
3
temporary discount or feature item
A food or product that is cheaper or available for a short time.
Padron ng paggamit:
[place] has/is offering [a/the] special(s)
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'special' (noun) with 'special offer'; they are similar but the noun can also mean featured items without discount.
Mga kasingkahulugan
deal (Informal; can apply to more situations beyond food.)
Mga kasalungat
regular item (A standard product that is always available and not discounted.)
Mga kolokasyon
lunch special
|today's special
|weekly specials
Mga tema
business
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The restaurant has a fish special today.
- I ordered the pizza special.
- They have fruit specials this week.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
special
IPA
GB/spˈɛʃəl/
US/spˈɛʃəl/
Mga pantig at diin
spe - cial (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (spe)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: special
Noun
- Base: special
- Plural: specials
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- They saved the champagne for a special occasion.
- Her graduation was truly a special occasion.