número especial
/numeɾo espeθjal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "special number" is translated into Spanish as número especial.
The phrase is used to describe a number that carries a particular significance or serves a specific function.
How do you pronounce it?
/numeɾo espeθjal/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a número can refer to a circus act or a musical performance, making a número especial a featured performance.
- In Spanish, the phrase número especial can refer to a 'special issue' of a magazine or journal.
- The word número shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'name', both coming from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to assign' or 'to allot'.
Examples in context
- Necesito veintiocho dulces.I need twenty-eight sweets.
- El proyecto costará mil millones de dólares.The project will cost one billion dollars.
- Este es un número especial para mi familia.This is a special number for my family.
- Tengo un número especial en mi libreta.I have a special number in my notebook.
- El siete es un número especial en esta cultura.Seven is a special number in this culture.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking about their favorite things.
- ElenaAlejandro, ¿tienes un número especial?Alejandro, do you have a special number?
- AlejandroSí, el once es mi número especial.Yes, eleven is my special number.
- Elena¿Por qué es importante para ti?Why is it important to you?
- AlejandroEs la fecha de mi cumpleaños.It is my birthday date.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries especial, número, CC BY-SA 4.0.
