Especializado (en. Specialized)

/es-pe-cia-li-za-do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Said of a person or a job: That has specialized in a certain branch of knowledge or activity.
The doctor is a professional specialized in cardiology.
El doctor es un profesional especializado en cardiología.
That has received specific training or education in an area.
The company is looking for a technician specialized in computer networks.
La empresa busca un técnico especializado en redes informáticas.
Referring to a system or method: That is designed for a particular use.
We use specialized software for project management.
Utilizamos un software especializado para la gestión de proyectos.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'especializar', which in turn derives from the Latin 'specialis', meaning 'special'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in a specialized field
In an area with specific knowledge.
en un campo especializado
specialized knowledge
Knowledge or skill in a particular area.
conocimiento especializado
specialized training
Education focused on a specific branch.
formación especializada

Related Words

special
That manifests in a particular and distinctive way.
especial
specialist
A person who has extensive knowledge in a certain field.
especialista
specialization
The process of acquiring specific knowledge about a subject or activity.
especialización

Slang Meanings

Expert in an activity or area
He is the specialist of the group; he knows a little bit of everything.
Él es el especialista del grupo, sabe de todo un poco.
Technician in something specific
I called someone specialized to fix the computer.
Llamé a alguien especializado para arreglar el ordenado.