Special - translation, pronunciation and examples
special
different from normal and important
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When to use special
Она надела особенное платье на концерт.
Этот торт для особенного случая.
special usage examples
Она надела особенное платье на концерт.
She wore a special dress for the concert.
Этот торт для особенного случая.
This cake is for a special occasion.
Similar words
the basic word itself; different from normal and important
more about one specific thing or person; less about being important
completely unlike anything else; stronger than special
connected with a specialist subject; not a common everyday word
much better than usual; especially good
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special synonyms
What's the difference between special / particular / unique / specialistic / exceptional / distinctive
the basic word itself; different from normal and important
This is a special day for our family.
Это особенный день для нашей семьи.
Do you have a particular book in mind?
У вас есть в виду какая-то конкретная книга?
Each child has a unique personality.
У каждого ребёнка уникальный характер.
connected with a specialist subject; not a common everyday word
The report uses specialistic medical language.
В отчёте используется узкоспециализированный медицинский язык.
much better than usual; especially good
She gave an exceptional performance.
Она показала исключительное выступление.
easy to recognize because it has its own clear features
The house has a distinctive red roof.
У дома характерная красная крыша.
Please give me a specific example.
Пожалуйста, приведите конкретный пример.
This is an important message.
Это важное сообщение.
worth noticing because it stands out or is interesting
There was a noteworthy improvement in sales.
В продажах произошло примечательное улучшение.
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How to pronounce special and what this word means
special translation: особенный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce special
/ˈspeʃəl/
special translation
особенный
special examples
She wore a special dress for the concert.
special transcription
/ˈspeʃəl/, /ˈspɛʃəl/
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special meaning: what does it mean?
different from normal and important
special pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
special is pronounced as /ˈspeʃəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
special definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She wore a special dress for the concert. Translation: Она надела особенное платье на концерт.
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