Específico (en. Specific)

/espeˈsifiko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Referring to something particular or concrete.
We need a specific plan for this project.
Necesitamos un plan específico para este proyecto.
Not general, but concrete or particular.
Your request was too specific and difficult to fulfill.
Su solicitud fue demasiado específica y difícil de cumplir.
That relates to a particular species or type.
The research focuses on a specific approach to biology.
La investigación se centra en un enfoque específico de la biología.

Etymology

From the Latin 'specificus', meaning 'specific or particular'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

specifically
in a concrete or particular way.
de manera específica
something specific
a certain thing or determined aspect.
algo específico
must be specific
it is required to be precise or clear.
debe ser específico

Related Words

specificity
Quality of the specific.
especificidad
species
A group of individuals who share similar characteristics.
especie
special
That is different from the common or general.
especial

Slang Meanings

Used in a specific context to indicate precision.
The report needs specific numbers if we want to impress the boss.
El informe necesita números específicos si queremos impresionar al jefe.
Referring to particular knowledge or skills.
He is very specific in programming; he knows exactly what he does.
Él es muy específico en programación; sabe exactamente lo que hace.