necesidades especiales
/neθesidades espeθjales/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'special needs' is translated into Spanish as necesidades especiales.
This phrase is used to describe the requirements for special care, services or accommodations necessitated by disabilities.
Meaning: needs for special care, services or accommodations for disabilities (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, it is common to use the term discapacidad when referring to special needs in a formal context.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form necesidades especiales is much more common when referring to the general concept than the singular form necesidad especial. When using the plural, both the noun necesidades and the adjective especiales must be plural to agree with each other.
How do you pronounce it?
/neθesidades espeθjales/
Did you know?
- While necesidades especiales is a direct translation, Spanish speakers often use the term diversidad funcional to emphasize a person's unique abilities rather than their limitations.
- In many Spanish-speaking educational systems, students with necesidades especiales are often categorized under the acronym NEE, which stands for necesidades educativas especiales.
- The adjective especiales changes its pronunciation between Spain and Latin America, moving from a 'th' sound in the Spanish 'ce' to an 's' sound in the Americas.
Examples in context
- En nuestro centro educativo, nos enfocamos en atender a estudiantes con necesidades especiales.In our educational center, we focus on attending to students with special needs.
- Es vital brindar apoyo y recursos a personas con necesidades diferentes para asegurar su plena inclusión.Providing support and resources to individuals with different needs is vital to ensure their full inclusion.
- Las adaptaciones realizadas en la vivienda ayudaron a satisfacer sus requerimientos especiales.The adaptations made in the house helped meet their special requirements.
- La escuela ofrece apoyo para niños con necesidades especiales.The school offers support for children with special needs.
- Debemos considerar las necesidades especiales de cada estudiante.We must consider the special needs of each student.
- Este edificio tiene rampas para personas con necesidades especiales.This building has ramps for people with special needs.
Example conversation
Two teachers discussing a new student at a school.
- SofíaDaniel, tenemos un alumno nuevo con necesidades especiales.Daniel, we have a new student with special needs.
- DanielEntendido, ¿qué tipo de apoyo requiere el niño?Understood, what kind of support does the boy require?
- SofíaNecesita un asistente y materiales adaptados.He needs an assistant and adapted materials.
- DanielVoy a preparar todo para recibirlo mañana.I will prepare everything to welcome him tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
