Meaning · noun
detail, particular
In a sentence
Mi piace ogni particolare di questa foto.
I like every detail of this photo.
C'è qualche particolare che devo sapere?
Is there any detail I should know?
Non ricordo quel particolare della storia.
I don't remember that detail of the story.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|
| particolare | masculine · singular |
| particolari | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'particolare' for specific details in a neutral/formal context; 'dettaglio' is more common in everyday speech.
- Avoid overusing it for 'particular' (adj.)—Italians say 'speciale' or 'specifico' instead.
- Plural: 'particolari' (masc.). No feminine form exists for this noun.
Meaning · adjective
particular; unusual
- particular, specific
- unusual, distinctive, special
In a sentence
Non è un problema generale, è molto particolare.
It isn't a general problem, it's very specific.
Hai un motivo particolare per restare a casa?
Do you have a particular reason to stay home?
Ho notato il suo stile particolare subito.
I noticed his distinctive style right away.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|
| particolare | masculine · singular |
| particolare | feminine · singular |
| particolari | masculine · plural |
| particolari | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'particolare' for 'specific' or 'unique' details, not 'private' (use 'privato' instead).
- Agrees in gender/number: 'particolare' (m/s), 'particolari' (m/p), 'particolare' (f/s), 'particolari' (f/p).
- Avoid overusing it for 'special'—'speciale' often fits better in casual speech.
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