Spanish Conversation · Level 11
90 words
Spanish word
particular
Pronunciation
IPA/paɾtikuˈlaɾ/
Meaning
- adjectivespecific
Example
Este caso es particular.
This case is specific.
More examples
La situación tiene una circunstancia particular.
The situation has a specific circumstance.
Core concept
A singled-out trait that distinguishes one thing from others.
Common phrases
caso particular
specific case
situación particular
specific situation
circunstancia particular
specific circumstance
Similar words
específico: Specifies a clearly defined, narrow item, range, or exact target.
especial: Has a special quality or status that calls for different treatment.
distinto: Shows a clear, noticeable difference in a defining characteristic.
concreto: Has a definite, tangible form or concrete example easy to picture.
Definition in Spanish
Que indica algo específico o distinto de lo común, con rasgos propios que lo hacen especial.
Word origin
It comes from Latin particularis, from particula 'small part', and means the idea of an individual part that marks a distinction from the whole.
Usage tips
- Spanish particular usually signals a specific or distinguishing quality rather than meaning 'odd' or 'fussy' as the English word can.