specific

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BrE /ˈspɛsɪfɪk/ AmE /ˈspɛsɪfɪk/

adjective en → es

1 DEFINITE [attributive / predicative] B1

clearly and exactly stated or described; not general or vague

específico, concreto

  • be specific about something

Collocations specific details · a specific time

  • Can you be more specific about what happened?

    ¿Puedes ser más específico sobre lo que pasó?

2 PARTICULAR [attributive / predicative] B1

relating to or involving a particular person, thing, or group; not general

particular, concreto

  • be specific about something

Collocations specific needs · a specific problem

  • The company has specific requirements for new employees.

    La empresa tiene requisitos específicos para los nuevos empleados.

1 TARGET [attributive / predicative] B2

intended to reach or affect a particular person, group, or thing; not general

dirigido a, específico para

  • be specific about something

Collocations specific audience · a specific purpose

  • The campaign was aimed at a specific group of voters.

    La campaña estaba dirigida a un grupo específico de votantes.