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"Especialización" is a noun which is often translated as "specialization", and "especialidad" is a noun which is often translated as "major". Learn more about the difference between "especialización" and "especialidad" below.
la especialización(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (general)
a. specialization (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Julio estudió medicina con una especialización en ginecología.Julio studied medicine with a specialization in gynecology.
b. specialisation (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La especialización profesional es importante para encontrar un buen trabajo.Professional specialisation is important to find a good job.
la especialidad(
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a. major (degree course) (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Decidí cambiar mi especialidad para poder estudiar más ciencias.I decided to change my major so I can study more science.
b. specialty (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Marisa debe decidir qué especialidad elegir: neurología o urología.Marisa has to decide which specialty to choose: neurology or urology.
c. speciality (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Tu formación como médico puede durar más o menos tiempo según la especialidad que elijas.Your training as a doctor may take more or less time depending on which speciality you choose.
d. specialization (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Raúl decidió hacer la especialidad de informática en el extranjero.Raúl decided to do his specialization in computer science abroad.
e. specialisation (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¿Ya sabes en qué hospital vas a estudiar la especialidad?Do you already know in which hospital you'll do your specialisation?
a. specialty (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Si no encuentras tus gafas, habla con Salvador; su especialidad es encontrar objetos divertidos.If you can't find your glasses, talk to Salvador; his specialty is finding missing objects.
b. speciality (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Claro que te ayudo con tu sitio web; mi especialidad es diseñar páginas web.Of course I'll help you with your website; my speciality is designing web pages.
3. (culinary)
a. specialty (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Las croquetas son la especialidad de este restaurante.Croquettes are this restaurant's specialty.
b. speciality (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El menú incluye platos clásicos y especialidades españolas.The menu includes classic dishes and Spanish specialities.
a. medicine
Esta especialidad ya no se distribuye en farmacias.This medicine is no longer available from drugstores.
