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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

“Estamos empezando a ver algo realmente especial en él», dijo Roberts. «Lo que ha hecho ahora en los escenarios más importantes es solo el principio”.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

Su principal preocupación, en todos los grupos raciales y demográficos, fue el acceso y la inclusión en la educación especial.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

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

He gave them wise advice, too, about the dangers before them, in especial about the Clashing Rocks, the Symplegades, that rolled perpetually against one another while the sea boiled up around them.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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