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be specialized

[bi ˈspeʃəlaɪzd]
verb phrase
ser especializado
1. to focus on or pursue a particular area of study, profession, or activity
She decided to be specialized in cardiac surgery.
Ela decidiu se especializar em cirurgia cardíaca.
2. to have developed specific skills or knowledge in a particular field
The company will be specialized in renewable energy solutions.
A empresa será especializada em soluções de energia renovável.
3. to become adapted or designed for a particular purpose or function
These tools are to be specialized for precision work.
Essas ferramentas devem ser especializadas para trabalho de precisão.
Synonyms
focus onspecialize inconcentrate onbe expert inbe proficient in
Antonyms
be generalizedbe amateurlack expertisebe novice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser especializado/especializada
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
ser especializado/especializada
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser especializado/especializada
Standard usage
Portugal
ser especializado/especializada
Standard usage; may also use 'especializar-se'

Related Idioms & Phrases

specialize in one's field
become an expert in
carve out a niche in
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