especialidad
/es-peh-syah-lee-dahd/
specialty
A specific field of expertise, like neurology or cardiology, is an 'especialidad' (specialty).
especialidad(noun)
specialty
?field of expertise, medical area
,major
?university subject
field of study
?academic discipline
📝 In Action
¿Cuál es tu especialidad en la universidad?
A2What is your major in university?
Necesito ver a un médico especialista en mi especialidad.
B1I need to see a specialist doctor in my field.
Su especialidad es la cirugía cardíaca, la más difícil de todas.
B2His specialty is cardiac surgery, the most difficult of all.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Remember that 'especialidad' is always a feminine noun, so you must use 'la' before it: 'la especialidad'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong preposition
Mistake: "Mi especialidad es matemáticas."
Correction: Mi especialidad es en matemáticas. (Use 'en' to mean 'in' when defining the area.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Asking about a Job/Study
To ask someone what they focus on professionally or academically, use the phrase '¿Cuál es tu especialidad?'
A restaurant's signature meal, or 'specialty dish', is referred to as their 'especialidad'.
especialidad(noun)
specialty dish
?signature meal
,house specialty
?restaurant's best dish
specialty product
?unique commercial item
📝 In Action
La especialidad de la casa es el cordero asado.
B1The house specialty is the roasted lamb.
Este queso es una especialidad regional que solo encuentras aquí.
B2This cheese is a regional specialty that you only find here.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Food
When talking about food, 'especialidad' refers to the one dish or product that a chef or region is most known for.
⭐ Usage Tips
Asking for Recommendations
If you want a suggestion at a restaurant, ask: '¿Cuál es la especialidad del chef?' (What is the chef's specialty?)
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: especialidad
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'especialidad' to mean a signature dish?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'especialidad' and 'especial'?
'Especial' is an adjective meaning 'special' or 'unique' (e.g., 'un día especial' — a special day). 'Especialidad' is a noun meaning 'a field of expertise' or 'a signature item' (e.g., 'su especialidad en física' — his specialty in physics). They are related, but one describes (adjective) and the other names a thing (noun).