special

unusual or better than usual; not ordinary

especial, particular, extraordinario

• a special occasion
• be a special case

Collocations special offer · special treatment

• It was a special day for us.

  Fue un día especial para nosotros.

chosen or appointed to do something in particular; designated

designado, elegido, asignado

• be special to somebody/something

Collocations special envoy · special committee

• She was chosen as the special envoy for peace talks.

  Ella fue elegida como la enviada especial para las conversaciones de paz.

liked or enjoyed more than others; preferred

preferido, favorito, querido

• be special to somebody

Collocations special friend · special interest

• This book is special to me.

  Este libro es especial para mí.

providing a service or facility that is not usually available; extra

especial, adicional, de servicio preferente

• special service

Collocations special delivery · special discount

• We offer a special discount for students.

  Ofrecemos un descuento especial para estudiantes.

relating to a medical condition that is not common or usual; rare

raro, poco común, específico

• special case

Collocations special needs · special care unit

• The patient is in a special care unit.

  El paciente está en una unidad de cuidados especiales.