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particular

particular

adjective pahr-tee-koo-LAHR Less Common

Also means

private

Usage Note

Particular can mean 'specific/particular' (en particular, 'in particular') or 'private' as opposed to public: coche particular is a privately owned car, and clases particulares are private lessons. The second sense often surprises English speakers who only know the first. It also functions as a noun meaning 'a private individual'.

Examples

"Tiene un estilo muy particular."

Natural Translation

He has a very distinctive style.

Literal Translation

She-has a style very particular

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