específico
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “específico” mean in English?
specific — clearly defined or identified; not general or vague
specific — clearly defined or identified; not general or vague (procedimientos específicos, objetivos específicos)
Example sentences
¿Tienes algún requisito específico?
Do you have any specific requirements?
La norma se aplica a casos específicos.
The rule applies to specific cases.
Necesito información más específica sobre el tema.
I need more specific information on the topic.
How to use it
'Específico/a' means specific or particular. Near-perfect cognate. Note the accent on the í. Used attributively and predicatively with ser. Common collocations: 'objetivo específico', 'información específica'. The adverb is 'específicamente'.
Common mistake
Don't omit the accent on the í — 'especifico' (no accent) is a conjugated verb form (I specify), not the adjective.