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special

[/ˈspɛʃəl/]
adjective
especial
1. distinguished by some particular quality; being other than the usual
This is a special occasion that we should celebrate.
Esta é uma ocasião especial que devemos celebrar.
2. designed or prepared for a particular purpose
We need special equipment for this task.
Precisamos de equipamento especial para esta tarefa.
3. of particular value or interest; exceptional
She has a special talent for music.
Ela tem um talento especial para música.
4. requiring or involving detailed and careful consideration
This case requires special attention.
Este caso requer atenção especial.
Synonyms
exceptionaldistinctiveparticularuniqueremarkable
Antonyms
ordinarycommongeneralusualstandard

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
especial
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
especíal
informal variant with stress on final syllable
Portugal
especial
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

special needs - necessidades especiais
special effects - efeitos especiais
special interest - interesse especial
today's special - prato do dia
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