Particular (en. Particular)

/paɾtikuˈlaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Referring to a specific and differentiated thing.
Each person has their particularities.
Cada persona tiene sus particularidades.
That is singular or unusual.
He had a particular approach to the problem.
Tenía un enfoque particular sobre el problema.
Belonging to an individual rather than being general.
In this particular case, the rules do not apply.
En este caso particular, las reglas no aplican.

Etymology

From the Latin 'particularis', meaning 'of part', 'of each one'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in particular
Specifically, especially.
en particular
particularly
In a special or singular manner.
particularmente
a particular case
A specific example that requires attention.
un caso particular

Related Words

particularity
Quality of being particular.
particularidad
particularism
Focus on the particular over the general.
particularismo

Slang Meanings

Something that is very specific and often peculiar.
That decision was very particular.
Esa decisión fue muy particular.
It is used to refer to something rare or unusual.
That guy has a particular style.
Ese tipo tiene un estilo particular.