special

Describes something that is better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.

ruОписывает что-то лучшее, большее или иным образом отличающееся от обычного.esDescribe algo que es mejor, más grande o de algún modo diferente de lo ordinario o habitual; también puede referirse a algo particular o específico, o a una persona o cosa que se distingue por cualidades excepcionales.frQui sort de l'ordinaire, qui est particulier ou distinct des autres; peut aussi indiquer quelque chose de meilleur, de plus important ou de remarquable.deBezeichnet etwas, das sich von der gewöhnlichen Art unterscheidet oder besonders hervorgehoben ist; kann auch etwas für einen bestimmten Zweck oder Anlass Bestimmtes meinen.ptDescreve algo melhor, maior ou de alguma forma diferente do comum; também pode indicar algo destinado a uma finalidade específica ou distinta.zh形容某人或某事物与普通情况不同，常指更好、更重要或更独特。也表示专门为某一目的或场合而设的。arيصف شيئًا أفضل أو أكبر أو مختلفًا عن المعتاد، أو مخصصًا لغرض أو شخص بعينه.

1. Distinctive or unique A1 formal

   Better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.

   • She has a special talent for music.
   • This is a special occasion, so we should celebrate.
   • He received a special award for his bravery.

   ruОсобенныйesespecial, distintivo o únicofrspécial, distinctif, particulierdeBesondersptEspecialzh特别的arمُمَيَّز

   Synonyms: distinctiveexceptionalextraordinarynotableparticularremarkablesingularuncommonuniqueunusual

   Antonyms: averagecommongenericnormalordinaryregularstandardtypicalunremarkableusual

2. Designed for a particular purpose A2 formal

   Intended for a specific function or person.

   • The restaurant offers a special menu for children.
   • We need special equipment for this experiment.
   • She has a special chair for her back pain.

   ruСпециальныйesespecial, diseñado para un propósito particularfrspécial, destiné à un usage particulierdeSpeziellptEspecialzh专门的arخاص

   Synonyms: bespokecustomdedicatedparticularpurpose-builtspecializedspecifictailored

   Antonyms: commongeneralgenericordinarystandard

3. Exceptional or important A2 informal

   Having a particular importance or value.

   • You are very special to me.
   • This is a special day for our family.
   • He made me feel special with his kind words.

   ruОсобенныйesespecial, extraordinariofrexceptionnel, importantdeBesondersptEspecialzh特别的arخاص

   Synonyms: exceptionalextraordinaryimportantnotableparticularremarkablesignificantunique

   Antonyms: averagecommonnormalordinarystandardtypicalunremarkableusual

• more special comparative form
• most special superlative form

A noun referring to something that is not ordinary or usual, often designed for a particular purpose or person.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее что-то необычное или нестандартное, часто предназначенное для определённой цели или человека.esSustantivo que denota algo inusual o fuera de lo estándar, a menudo destinado a un propósito o persona específica; también puede referirse a una oferta o característica particular que distingue a algo o alguien.frNom désignant quelque chose d'inhabituel ou de non standard, souvent destiné à un but ou à une personne particulière.deSubstantiv, das etwas Ungewöhnliches oder Nicht-Standardmäßiges bezeichnet, oft für einen bestimmten Zweck oder eine bestimmte Person gedacht. Es kann auch ein Sonderangebot oder eine Spezialität meinen.ptSubstantivo que designa algo incomum ou fora do padrão, frequentemente destinado a uma finalidade ou pessoa específica.zh名词，指不寻常或非标准的事物，通常为特定目的或特定人而设。arاسم يشير إلى شيء غير عادي أو غير معتاد، وغالباً ما يكون مخصصاً لهدف أو شخص معين؛ كما يُستعمل للإشارة إلى عرض أو منتج خاص.

1. Discounted item or offer A2 informal

   A product or service offered at a reduced price for a limited time.

   • Today's special is grilled salmon with vegetables.
   • The store has a special on all winter coats this week.
   • Check the menu for the daily specials.

   ruСпециальное предложениеesOferta especialfrPromotion spécialedeSonderangebotptOferta especialzh特价arعرض خاص

   Synonyms: bargaindealdiscountofferpromotionreductionsalesteal

2. Unique or exceptional person B1 informal

   A person who is regarded as extraordinary or particularly important.

   • She's a special to me, my best friend.
   • He's no special; he's just like everyone else.
   • The teacher treated the gifted student as a special.

   ruОсобенный человекesPersona especialfrPersonne exceptionnelledeBesonderer MenschptPessoa especialzh特别的人arشخص مميّز

   Synonyms: nonpareiloriginalphenomenonprodigyrarity

• specials plural form
• specials' possessive plural form
• special's possessive singular form