exception

a situation in which a rule or general statement does not apply to one particular case

excepción, caso especial

• make an exception (for somebody/something)
• be no exception

Collocations make an exception for someone · no exception to the rule

• The company makes exceptions for employees with disabilities.

  La empresa hace excepciones para los empleados con discapacidades.

a very good or unusual quality that someone or something has

excelencia, virtud

• have the exception of somebody/something

Collocations exceptional talent · exceptional circumstances

• She has an exceptional ability to understand people.

  Ella tiene una excepcional capacidad para entender a las personas.

a formal statement that says you do not agree with all the terms of an agreement or contract, and want to change them

excepción legal

• make an exception (to something)

Collocations legal exception · exception clause

• The contract includes a legal exception for unforeseen circumstances.

  El contrato incluye una cláusula de excepción para circunstancias imprevistas.