petición especial
/petiθjon espeθjal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "special request" is petición especial in Spanish.
The phrase is used to describe a specific desire or requirement that differs from the standard options provided.
What does it mean word for word?
petición means "request" or "petition", and especial means "special".
Which one should you use?
While petición especial refers to a request or petition, pedido especial is more commonly used in commercial contexts to refer to a special order of goods or products.
How do you pronounce it?
/petiθjon espeθjal/
Did you know?
- In certain administrative contexts, a petición isn't just a question, but a formal right of a citizen to address the government, known as the derecho de petición.
- In a religious context, a petición refers specifically to a prayer of petition, where a believer asks God for a particular grace or favor.
- The word petición is derived from the Latin petitiōnem, which stems from the verb petō meaning 'to seek' or 'to strive for'.
Examples in context
- Quisiera solicitar algo especial. ¿Podrías poner una nota adicional en el paquete de regalo?I would like to request something special. Could you include an additional note in the gift package?
- Tengo una petición especial.I have a special request.
- Tengo una petición especial para el menú.I have a special request for the menu.
- El cliente hizo una petición especial sobre el horario.The customer made a special request regarding the schedule.
- ¿Puedo hacer una petición especial de última hora?Can I make a last-minute special request?
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are planning a party.
- SofíaJavier, ¿tienes alguna petición especial para la música?Javier, do you have any special request for the music?
- JavierSí, quiero algunas canciones de jazz.Yes, I want some jazz songs.
- SofíaPerfecto, anotaré tu petición especial ahora.Perfect, I will note your special request now.
- JavierMuchas gracias, Sofía.Thank you very much, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries especial, petición, CC BY-SA 4.0.
