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something particular

[/ˈsʌmθɪŋ pərˈtɪkjələr/]
noun phrase
algo em particular
1. A specific thing that is notable, special, or distinct from others
There's something particular about the way she speaks.
Há algo em particular na forma como ela fala.
2. A matter of interest or concern that requires attention
Is there something particular you wanted to discuss?
Há algo em particular que você gostaria de discutir?
3. Something specific or precise rather than general or vague
I'm looking for something particular for the dinner party.
Estou procurando algo em particular para a festa de jantar.
Synonyms
something specificsomething definitesomething specialsomething distinctive
Antonyms
something generalsomething vaguesomething ordinarysomething random

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
algo em particular
Standard and most common usage
São Paulo
algo em particular
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'algo específico'
Rio de Janeiro
algo em particular
Standard usage
Portugal
algo em particular
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

nothing particular
in particular
particular about something
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