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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

Under especial scrutiny is Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino, the public face of Trump’s deportation ground game.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

La disponibilidad de intérpretes “no es tan constante como nos gustaría”, afirma Ibi Holiday, docente de educación especial de la escuela primaria Rising Star de Seattle.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

En todo el país, aproximadamente 1 de cada 10 estudiantes que califican para recibir servicios de educación especial también se identifican como estudiantes de inglés, según datos federales de educación, y esa proporción está creciendo.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

They took a great fancy to us and we were especial favorites of the Hydes, both before and after the notoriety that our rappings made became widespread.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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