especiales
“especiales” means “special” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
special, specific
Also: exceptional, extraordinary
📝 In Action
Necesitamos herramientas especiales para ese trabajo.
A1We need special tools for that job.
Tengo recuerdos especiales de mis vacaciones en Perú.
A2I have special memories from my vacation in Peru.
Las instrucciones especiales están en la página cinco.
B1The specific instructions are on page five.
specials
Also: special units
📝 In Action
¿Cuáles son los especiales del día en el restaurante?
B1What are the specials of the day at the restaurant?
La tienda tiene muchos especiales este fin de semana.
B1The store has many special offers this weekend.
Los especiales de la policía intervinieron rápidamente.
C1The police special units intervened quickly.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "especiales" in Spanish:
extraordinary→special→special units→specials→specific→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: especiales
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'especiales' as a noun (meaning 'offers')?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *specialis*, which meant 'of a particular kind' or 'individual.' It is related to the word 'species' (type or kind).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'especiales' is an adjective or a noun?
Look at the words around it. If it is describing a plural noun (e.g., 'días especiales'), it's an adjective. If it is preceded by an article like 'los' or 'unos' and stands alone (e.g., 'los especiales'), it is being used as a noun, usually meaning 'offers' or 'units'.