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especialmente

especially

adverb ehs-peh-syahl-MEN-teh Less Common
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

Usage Note

Especialmente means 'especially, particularly' and is interchangeable with sobre todo in most contexts, though especialmente is slightly more formal. It modifies adjectives, verbs, or whole clauses and typically appears before the element it emphasizes. Do not confuse with especial (the adjective, 'special').

Examples

"Me gusta el verano, especialmente agosto."

Natural Translation

I like summer, especially August.

Literal Translation

To-me pleases the summer, especially August

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