particular

[/pərˈtɪkjələr/]

adjective

particular

1. relating to or affecting a single person or thing, rather than others or all

This is a particular case that requires special attention.

Este é um caso particular que requer atenção especial.

2. especially concerned with details; fastidious or meticulous

She is very particular about her food preferences.

Ela é muito particular sobre suas preferências alimentares.

3. distinctive; notable or remarkable

There was nothing particular about his appearance.

Não havia nada de particular em sua aparência.

4. specific or certain, rather than general or vague

In this particular instance, we must proceed carefully.

Neste caso particular, devemos proceder com cuidado.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

particular

commonly used; equivalent to English usage

Rio de Janeiro

particular

standard usage, may emphasize individual/specific nature

São Paulo

particular

standard usage, formal and informal contexts

Portugal

particular

standard usage; also used to mean 'private' (as in 'particular residence')

in particular - em particular (especially; specifically)

particular about - particular com/sobre (picky or selective about)

nothing in particular - nada de particular (nothing specific)

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