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special consideration

[/ˈspeʃəl kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/]
nounpl: special considerations
consideração especial
1. Extra attention or thought given to something or someone because they are different or need different treatment
The university gives special consideration to athletes in the admissions process.
A universidade dá consideração especial aos atletas no processo de admissão.
2. A factor that requires unique or exceptional treatment in decision-making
Her medical condition requires special consideration in the workplace.
Sua condição médica requer consideração especial no local de trabalho.
3. Preferential or favorable treatment based on particular circumstances
The judge took special consideration of the defendant's age and background.
O juiz levou em consideração a idade e o histórico do réu.
Synonyms
special attentioncareful thoughtexceptional treatmentpreferential treatmentunique handling
Antonyms
standard treatmentgeneral considerationindifference

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
consideração especial
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
consideração especial / atenção especial
Both terms are used interchangeably
Portugal
consideração especial / atenção particular
Portuguese variant may use 'atenção particular' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

take into special consideration
warrant special consideration
give special consideration to
deserve special consideration
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