/espeθjalˈmente/
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Translation
especially, particularly
Word origin
From especial, from Latin specialis ('individual, particular'), from species. The same root gives English special and especially.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- specialis
- English cognates
- special, especially
Examples
, .
I like fruit, especially apples.
, .
It is cold, especially at night.
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I made it especially for you.
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This book is designed especially for children.
tráfico fatal, .
The traffic is awful, especially on Friday afternoons.
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