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"En particular" is a phrase which is often translated as "in particular", and "particularmente" is an adverb which is often translated as "particularly". Learn more about the difference between "en particular" and "particularmente" below.
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. in particular
La testigo señaló que esa noche no advirtió nada en particular.The witness pointed that that night she didn't notice anything in particular.
b. especially
Agradeció a todos los presentes pero, en particular, a su madre.He thanked all the people present at the ceremony but, especially, his mother.
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El curso será de provecho, en particular, para los estudiantes de Geología.This course will be particularly useful for Geology students.
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. particularly
El detective observó la escena del crimen pero no notó nada particularmente fuera de lo común.The detective observed the crime scene but didn't notice anything particularly out of the ordinary.
b. especially
La película me gustó mucho, particularmente la escena del duelo.I really liked the movie, especially the scene of the duel.
a. personally
Yo, particularmente, pienso que deberíamos recortar el presupuesto.I personally think that we should cut the budget.
