Específicamente (en. Specifically)
/es.pe.si.fi.kam.en.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a precise and concrete manner.
The report focuses specifically on the results of the experiment.
El informe se centra específicamente en los resultados del experimento.
With concrete reference to something.
I need you to talk to me specifically about your needs.
Necesito que me hables específicamente sobre tus necesidades.
In a particular way, highlighting some aspect.
We specifically talked about the need to improve communication.
Hablamos específicamente de la necesidad de mejorar la comunicación.
Etymology
From Latin 'specificus', meaning 'specific'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
specifically for
referring to a particular context.
específicamente para
to say specifically
to express something clearly and precisely.
decir específicamente
to work specifically on
to focus on a particular task or project.
trabajar específicamente en
Related Words
specific
Referring to a concrete or particular thing.
específico
to specify
To indicate something precisely and in detail.
especificar
specification
Precise and detailed description of something.
especificación
Slang Meanings
In a more colloquial sense, it is used to emphasize that something is precise.
I need you to tell me that specifically, without beating around the bush.
Necesito que me digas eso específicamente, sin rodeos.