algo específico

[ˈal.ɡu ɛs.pə.ˈsɪ.fi.ku]
noun phrasemasculinepl: alguns específicos
something specific
1. a particular thing or matter that is clearly defined or identified, not vague or general
I'm looking for something specific for my project.
Estou procurando algo específico para meu projeto.
2. a detail or particular aspect that is clearly distinguished from others
Can you tell me something specific about what you need?
Você pode me dizer algo específico sobre o que você precisa?
3. an exact or precise thing, not approximate or general
The doctor wanted to know something specific about the patient's symptoms.
O médico queria saber algo específico sobre os sintomas do paciente.
This phrase is used across Portuguese-speaking cultures without regional variation. In Brazilian Portuguese, it's commonly used in both formal contexts (business, education) and casual conversation. The phrase emphasizes precision and clarity, reflecting a cultural value placed on clear communication and attention to detail in professional and academic settings.
NYC Slang
something specific; a particular thing
Synonyms / Sinônimos
algo particularalgo determinadoalgo concretoalgo exatoalgo preciso
Antonyms / Antônimos
algo vagoalgo genéricoalgo geralalgo indefinidoalgo impreciso

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
algo específico
standard usage across all Brazilian regions
Rio de Janeiro
algo específico
commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
algo específico
frequently used in business and professional environments
Portugal
algo específico
identical usage; standard European Portuguese

Related Words

específicoparticularidadedetalheexatidãoprecisão

Related Idioms & Phrases

falar algo específico - to say something specific
pensar em algo específico - to think of something specific
procurar algo específico - to look for something specific
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