especially

S2 W1

BrE /ɪˈspeʃəli/ AmE /ɪˈspɛʃəli/

adverb en → es

1 EMPHASIS [adverb] A2

used for emphasizing a particular fact or quality

especialmente, en particular

  • especially + adjective

Collocations especially important · especially interesting

  • The food was especially good.

    La comida era especialmente buena.

2 CONTRAST [adverb] B1

used for emphasizing a contrast or difference between two things

especialmente, en contraste con

  • especially + when

Collocations especially in this case · especially now

  • She likes coffee, especially in the morning.

    Ella le gusta el café, especialmente por la mañana.