especialmente

es-peh-sial-MEN-teh/espeˈsjalmente/

“especialmente” means “especially” in Spanish (most common usage).

especially, particularly

Also: above all

AdverbB1

A simple illustration showing four identical red apples in a row, with one large, brightly glowing golden apple placed prominently in the center, indicating selection or special emphasis.

📝 In Action

Me encantó la película, especialmente el final inesperado.

I loved the movie, especially the unexpected ending.

Necesitamos ser muy cuidadosos con este proyecto, especialmente en los costos.

We need to be very careful with this project, particularly regarding the costs.

Especialmente, te pido que seas puntual mañana.

Above all, I ask you to be punctual tomorrow.

Los niños disfrutan mucho el verano, especialmente cuando van a la playa.

Children really enjoy summer, especially when they go to the beach.

Word Connections

Synonyms

particularmente (particularly)
sobre todo (above all)
principalmente (mainly)

Common Collocations

especialmente diseñado – specially designed
algo especialmente difícil – something especially difficult

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "especialmente" in Spanish:

above all→especially→particularly→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: especialmente

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'especialmente' to highlight the *reason* for an action?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

especial(special (adjective)) — Adjective

especialidad(specialty (noun)) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

generalmente normalmente

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Spanish adjective *especial* (special) combined with the common adverbial suffix *-mente*. This suffix comes from the Latin word *mente*, meaning 'mind' or 'manner,' so 'especialmente' literally means 'in a special manner.'

First recorded: Medieval Spanish

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: especialmenteItalian: specialmenteFrench: spécialement

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are 'especialmente' and 'particularmente' interchangeable?

Yes, for most purposes, they mean the same thing and can be used interchangeably to mean 'especially' or 'in particular.' 'Especialmente' is often slightly more common in everyday speech.