Spanish word

especializado

Pronunciation

IPA/espeθjaliˈθaðo/

Meaning

  • adjectivespecialized

Example

Ella está especializada en idiomas.

She is specialized in languages.

Illustration for especializado (specialized)

More examples

El centro cuenta con personal especializado en atención al cliente.

The center has specialized staff in customer service.

Core concept

Person or thing with deep, focused expertise or specialized design for a particular field.

Common phrases

  • estar especializado en

    be specialized in

  • especializado en idiomas

    specialized in languages

  • personal especializado

    specialized staff

Similar words

experto: Person who is regarded as highly skilled and authoritative in a particular topic.
experimentado: Person who has a long record of real-world practice and refined practical skills.
calificado: Person who possesses the official credentials or has completed courses required for the job.
capacitado: Person who is trained and capable of performing the duties of a specific occupation.

Definition in Spanish

Describe a una persona o cosa con formación o experiencia profunda en una materia específica.

Word origin

Especializado is the past participle of especializar, formed from especial (from Latin specialis) plus the verb-forming suffix -izar and the participial/adjective ending -ado.

Usage tips

  • Commonly used with estar and the preposition en to name the field (estar especializado en cardiología), and the adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun.

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