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"Especially" is an adverb which is often translated as "especialmente", and "particularly" is an adverb which is often translated as "particularmente". Learn more about the difference between "especially" and "particularly" below.
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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).
1. (expressly)
b. expresamente
Tammy wore her pink sweater especially for David, because he didn't believe she owned anything pink.Tammy llevaba el suéter rosa expresamente para David, porque no se creía que ella tuviera nada rosa.
c. en particular
The singer offered his gratitude to his fans, but especially to those from his home town.El cantante dio las gracias a sus fans, pero, en particular, a los de su ciudad natal.
a. particularmente
Dania had an especially long weekend because she was in bed sick with the flu.Dania tuvo un fin de semana particularmente largo porque estuvo en cama enferma con la gripe.
b. especialmente
Bryan found learning Chinese to be especially difficult.A Bryan le pareció que aprender chino era especialmente difícil.
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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).
1. (especially)
a. particularmente
Drinking plenty of water is particularly important in hot weather.Tomar mucha agua es particularmente importante cuando hace calor.
b. especialmente
This guide is particularly useful for people traveling on their own.Esta guía resulta especialmente útil para el viajero solitario.
c. sobre todo
I don't want to have to walk long distances, particularly at my age.No quiero tener que caminar mucho, sobre todo, a mi edad.
a. específicamente
The proposal was designed to satisfy European, particularly German, demands.La propuesta tenía como objetivo satisfacer las demandas de Europa, específicamente de Alemania.
