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.
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What is your speciality in the kitchen?
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He studied a very uncommon speciality.
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