specialist

S2 W2

BrE /ˈspeʃəlɪst/ AmE /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/

noun en → es

1 PROFESSIONAL EXPERT [C] B1

a person who has a lot of knowledge about and experience in one particular area or subject

especialista, experto en algo

  • specialist in something

Collocations medical specialist · technology specialist

  • She is a heart specialist.

    Ella es una especialista en el corazón.

2 PRODUCT OR SERVICE [C] B2

a product or service that has been specially designed for one particular purpose or type of user

producto o servicio especializado, específico

  • specialist product/service

Collocations specialist equipment · specialist software

  • They offer a range of specialist services for small businesses.

    Ofrecen una variedad de servicios especializados para pequeñas empresas.

3 SPORTS [C] B2

a person who plays one particular sport or takes part in a specific type of sporting activity

atleta especializado, deportista en algo

  • specialist in something

Collocations ski specialist · golf specialist

  • He is a ski specialist.

    Él es un especialista en esquí.

4 JOB ROLE [C] B2

a job role that involves dealing with one particular type of problem or situation

cargo especializado, rol de trabajo específico

  • specialist position

Collocations customer service specialist · IT specialist

  • She has a specialist role in the company.

    Ella tiene un cargo especializado en la empresa.

1 ADJECTIVE [A] B2

relating to or used by specialists

especializado, específico

  • specialist knowledge

Collocations specialist equipment · specialist training

  • He has specialist knowledge of the area.

    Él tiene conocimientos especializados sobre la zona.

2 PRODUCT OR SERVICE [A] B2

designed for or used by specialists

especializado, específico para algo o alguien

  • specialist product/service

Collocations specialist equipment · specialist software

  • They offer a range of specialist services for small businesses.

    Ofrecen una variedad de servicios especializados para pequeñas empresas.

1 ADVERB [Adv] C1

in a way that is typical of or suitable for specialists

de manera especializada, específicamente

  • specialist manner

Collocations specialist approach · specialist method

  • The treatment was carried out in a specialist manner.

    El tratamiento se llevó a cabo de manera especializada.

2 PRODUCT OR SERVICE [Adv] C1

in a way that is designed for or used by specialists

de manera especializada, específicamente para algo o alguien

  • specialist product/service

Collocations specialist equipment · specialist software

  • They offer a range of specialist services for small businesses.

    Ofrecen una variedad de servicios especializados para pequeñas empresas.