específico
/espeˈθifiko/
The English word "specific" is translated into Spanish as específico.
The word is an adjective used to describe something that is intended for, or applies to, a particular thing.
Meaning: intended for, or applying to a particular thing (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, changing the ending from -o to -a for feminine nouns. The adjective takes the -os ending to form the masculine plural. The adjective takes the -as ending to form the feminine plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/espeˈθifiko/
Did you know?
- In Spanish medical contexts, un específico can function as a noun referring to a drug that is designed to treat one particular disease rather than a general symptom.
- The word específico comes from the Late Latin specificus, combining speciēs for 'kind' and faciō for 'make'.
- If you want to ask for a 'specific' detail in a more natural, colloquial way, Spanish speakers often use the word concreto instead of específico.
Examples in context
- Yanni fue muy específico.Yanni was very specific.This sentence demonstrates the use of específico to describe a person.Tatoeba #10031396 by manufrutos, translation #10031229 by Amastan
- ¿Podrías ser más específico?Could you be more specific?This sentence is a way to ask someone to provide more details using específico.Tatoeba #1332038 by hayastan, translation #704786 by Archibald
- Yanni se puso muy específico.Yanni got very specific.This sentence shows how someone can become very detailed using específico.Tatoeba #10031398 by manufrutos, translation #10031228 by Amastan
- Necesito información específicaI need specific information.
- Necesito detalles concretosI need specific details.
- Dame una respuesta específicaGive me a specific answer.
- Quiero conocer los detalles precisosI want to know the specific details.
- Necesito el nombre concreto del lugarI need the specific name of the place.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are discussing a job application.
- LucíaNecesito un requisito más específico para el puesto.I need a more specific requirement for the position.
- AlejandroBusco a alguien con un perfil específico.I am looking for someone with a specific profile.
- Lucía¿Qué tipo de experiencia es la más importante?What type of experience is the most important?
- AlejandroQuiero un conocimiento específico en ventas digitales.I want specific knowledge in digital sales.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry específico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries específico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
