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How to Say "specialized" in Spanish

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especialista

es-pe-cia-LIS-ta/es.pe.sjaˈlis.ta/

AdjectiveB1General
Use 'especialista' when referring to knowledge, skills, or a person that is highly focused on a particular, often narrow, field of study or work.
A collection of miniature, precise watchmaker tools and tiny gears resting on a cloth, illustrating objects related to a specialty.

Examples

El equipo necesita un conocimiento especialista para este proyecto.

The team needs specialist knowledge for this project.

Esta es una tarea especialista que solo el jefe puede hacer.

This is an expert task that only the boss can do.

Invariable Adjective

When used as an adjective, 'especialista' usually stays the same whether the noun it describes is singular or plural, masculine or feminine (e.g., 'conocimiento especialista', 'tareas especialista').

técnico

adjectiveB1General
Choose 'técnico' when the specialization involves specific technical expertise, methods, or equipment, often related to science, engineering, or complex systems.

Examples

Necesitamos una solución técnica para este problema de software.

We need a technical solution for this software problem.

Especialista vs. Técnico

Learners often confuse 'especialista' and 'técnico' by using them interchangeably. Remember that 'especialista' focuses on a specific area of knowledge or practice, while 'técnico' emphasizes the practical application of scientific or industrial methods and skills.

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