Spanish word

especializar

Pronunciation

IPA/espeθjaliˈθaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbspecialize in ...

Example

Quiero especializarme en marketing.

I want to specialize in marketing.

Illustration for especializar (specialize in ...)

More examples

Mi amiga se especializó en idiomas.

My friend specialized in languages.

Core concept

Making a person, product, or task more specifically technical.

Common phrases

  • especializarse en

    specialize in

  • especializarse en idiomas

    specialize in languages

Similar words

especializarse: Entering specialized training or roles to grow professional competence in a particular area.
dedicarse: Centering daily activities and work around a single profession or area of interest.
perfeccionarse: Practicing and studying to refine ability and achieve greater accuracy or mastery.

Definition in Spanish

Hacer o convertir algo o a alguien en más específico o técnico dentro de un ámbito determinado, definiendo con más claridad su función o campo.

Word origin

Formed by adding the verb-forming suffix -izar to especial, ultimately from Latin specialis and carrying the idea of giving a special or specific function.

Usage tips

  • The adjective especial is not the verb, so the action 'to specialize' normally appears as especializar or the reflexive especializarse en for a person's field.

Other meanings

  • major in ...verb
  • make specializedverb
  • focus on ...verb

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