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especial

[ih-spesh-uhl] / ɪˈspɛʃ əl /
ADJECTIVE
exceptional, particular
Synonyms
WEAK
chief distinguished dominant exclusive express extraordinary individual marked notable noteworthy outstanding paramount peculiar personal predominant preeminent preponderant principal private set signal singular special specific supreme surpassing uncommon unique unusual
Antonyms
WEAK
common general normal ordinary unexceptional unspecific usual

Example Sentences

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“Este ha sido un año especial, es difícil asimilar que se haya acabado”.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

Los sindicatos de docentes de Seattle y Chicago negociaron recientemente, y consiguieron, servicios de interpretación durante las reuniones de educación especial.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

Se graduó este año, pero la ley federal garantiza sus servicios de educación especial tres años más.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

En los últimos años, un obstáculo en particular ha causado especial ansiedad: la determinación de “carga pública”.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2023

My especial favorites were those autumnal sonatas of Signor Corelli, which had made such a stir in the century previous.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson