Meaning
special
- particular, peculiar
- (top)-quality; premium, outstanding
- curious, singular
In a sentence
È un giorno speciale per tutta la famiglia.
It’s a special day for the whole family.
Hai preso il caffè speciale del bar?
Did you get the café’s special coffee?
Non c'è niente di speciale in questo film.
There’s nothing special about this movie.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| speciale | masculine · singular |
| speciale | feminine · singular |
| speciali | masculine · plural |
| speciali | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'speciale' for 'special' in most cases, but 'particolare' for 'particular' (e.g., a specific detail).
- Agrees in gender/number: speciale (m/f singular), speciali (plural). No irregular forms.
- Avoid overusing 'speciale' for 'outstanding'; 'eccezionale' or 'straordinario' often fit better.