La Palabra del Día: "especial"
especial ( eh-speh-see-al' )
(adjective) special
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Examples:
1. Ella tuvo una noche muy especial debido a que su novio le propuso matrimonio.
She had a very special night due to the fact that her boyfriend proposed to her.
2. Jorge tiene un interés especial en la historia griega, por eso se fue de viaje a Grecia este verano.
Jorge has a special interest in Greek history, that's why he went on vacation to Greece this summer.
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Cuando mi amiga me pidió mi opinión sobre su nuevo color de pelo, sólo pude tartamudear: "Bueno ... es ... uhm ... muy especial".
When my friend asked me for my opinion on her new hair colour, I could only stutter: "Well, it's ... eh .... very special."
Este es un día muy especial para mí porque voy a llevar puesto este vestido nuevo.
This is a very special day for me because I'm going to wear this new dress.
In every morning dewdrop God shows his glory; And thus makes every sunrise special to me; In every falling flower I see a memento mori; And it makes life's moments precious to me.
Cada salida del sol es preciada; Porque veo en el rocio la gloria celestial; Cada hoja amarilla que cae me muestra; La vida frágil pero muy especial.
El jefe me dijó que mí posición en la empresa es muy especial. Fue entonces cuando empecé a preocuparme.
The boss told me that my position in the company is very special. It was then I started to be worried.
Su mamá siempre le decía: "Eres muy especial para mí, amor" antes de que se acostara por la noche.
Her mother always told her "you are very special to me, my dear" before she went to bed at night.
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La fecha de nacimiento del Buda no es conocida exactamente. Occurió en el siglo quinto or sexto. Pero, lo que es conocido es que él era un hombre especial que ha tenido un gran influencia en el mundo hasta hoy.
The exact birthdate of the Buddha is not known. It occurred sometime during the 5th or 6th century. But, what is known is that he was a special man who has had a great influence in the world until today.
Note: unsure about quién. I wanted to use que, but I was referring to a person, so I thought maybe quién would be a better choice. Also, ha tenido...has had..? Como siempre, gracias por corregir mis errores...
edited for corrections...¡gracias!
El café servido a en Espresso Metro no es nada especial, pero es un buen lugar para ver a tus amigos. Voy allí todas las mañanas sin falta.
The coffee served at Espresso Metro is nothing special, but it is a great place to see your friends. I go there every morning without fail.
Mis amigos de spanishdict.com son muy especiales para mi.
My friends at spanishdict.com are very special to me.
No puedo esperar a la hora de la comida para hacer mi famoso "sandwich especial"
I can't wait until lunchtime to make my famous "special sandwich"
Mi cereal es muy especial.
My cereal is very special.
Aunque puede ser difícil a veces, el don de la vida aún es muy especial.
Although it can be hard at times, the gift of life is still very special.
Special people are like precious stones , you can't find them easily .
Las personas especiales son como las piedras preciosas, no puedes encontrarlas fácilmente.
Mi abuelita siempre tenía algunas golosinas especiales para sus nietos.
My granny always had some special treats for her grandchildren.
¿Qué tiene de especial el país de Nueva Zelanda?
What's so special about New Zealand?
Ella recibió un especial, cosido a mano regalo de un amiga joven.
She received a special, hand-sewn gift from a young friend.
