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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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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

Los sindicatos de docentes de Seattle y Chicago negociaron recientemente, y consiguieron, servicios de interpretación durante las reuniones de educación especial.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

Es posible que los traductores no tengan experiencia en educación especial, por lo que las familias pueden salir de una reunión sin entender todas las opciones, lo cual puede ralentizar el proceso significativamente.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

En los últimos años, un obstáculo en particular ha causado especial ansiedad: la determinación de “carga pública”.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2023

Sensible that I should speak and join the frolic, I opined that I should like to hear their especial call, having never heard human imitate that animal’s cry.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

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