specifically

S2 W2

BrE /spɪˈsɪfɪkliː/ AmE /spɪˈsɪfɪkli/

adverb en → es

1 EXACTLY B1

in a way that is exact and definite; in a particular or detailed way

específicamente, con precisión

  • specifically about/for something

Collocations specifically for someone/something · specifically about a topic

  • The report was specifically written for the board of directors.

    El informe fue escrito específicamente para el consejo de administración.

2 PARTICULARLY B1

used to emphasize a particular thing or person when talking about a general situation

especialmente, en particular

  • specifically something

Collocations specifically in this case · specifically with regard to someone/something

  • We need to address the issue specifically related to safety.

    Necesitamos abordar el problema específicamente relacionado con la seguridad.