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la

feminine

/espeθjaliˈðað/

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Translation

speciality

Word origin

From Latin specialitas, from specialis ('particular, individual'), from species ('kind, appearance'). The same root gives English 'special' and 'speciality'.

Origin
Latin
Root
specialitas
English cognates
special, speciality

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralespecialidades

Examples

paella .

Paella is the speciality of this restaurant.

médica cardiología.

Her medical speciality is cardiology.

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Each region has its own specialities.

¿ ?

What is your speciality in the kitchen?

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He studied a very uncommon speciality.

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