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Special?

Interesting discussion when I showed my post to 2020 blog to two colleagues and they both said me: “Specially? It’s especially. I’m sure”. I was really surprised and searched the internet and Cambridge dictionary.

especially adverb (ALSO specially)
very much; particularly; for a particular reason

specially adverb (ALSO especially)
for a particular purpose

Not clear? Try this:

Special is a common adjective. Specially is its adverb form. Special means “particular, distinguished in a distinct way, or designed for a particular purpose.” Specially means “particularly, in a disintguishing manner, or for a particular purpose.
Especial is an uncommon adjective. Especially, its adverb form, is much more common. Especial means “exceptional, noteworthy, or particular.” Especially means “exceptionally, in a noteworthy manner, or particularly.

So, I wrote especially, but it’s still unclear for me… :S

Nacho:

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  • Forget about English, let's make Latin the universal language... again :p

  • @Clausius: Hmmm... Let's work in that idea. ;)

    @Susana: Yo es la primera vez que alguien me alerta sobre esto... Y fueron dos en una hora (supongo que estaban muy escarmentados de confundirse también). :)