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special (EN)
adjetivo, sustantivo

adjetivo “special”

forma base special (more/most)
  1. especial
    Her handmade quilt was special because of the intricate patterns that were unlike any other.
  2. querido, estimado, amado
    The locket she wore was special to her because it contained a photo of her late grandmother.
  3. relacionado con o diseñado para personas con discapacidades
    The school hired a new teacher with experience in special-needs classrooms to better support its diverse student body.
  4. especial (usado a veces de manera eufemística para referirse a alguien con discapacidad intelectual o retraso mental)
    He sarcastically asked if I was special because I couldn't find the obvious shortcut on the map.

sustantivo “special”

sing. special, pl. specials o no contable
  1. oferta
    The store advertised a special on all electronics for the upcoming holiday weekend.
  2. menú del día
    The diner's special today is a hearty beef stew with fresh-baked bread.
  3. especial (episodio)
    The Halloween special of the show was both spooky and hilarious.
  4. algo no programado, diferente de la rutina habitual
    Due to the festival, the train service added a special to accommodate the increased number of passengers.
  5. enviado especial
    The newspaper sent their special to cover the international conference in Geneva.