specifically

specifically
adverb I specifically told you not to do that; This dictionary is intended specifically for learners of English.) específicamente
specifically adv específicamente / expresamente
specifically
tr[spə'sɪfɪkəlɪ]
adverb
1 (particularly) específicamente, expresamente
■ specifically designed for ... expresamente diseñado para ...
2 (exactly, clearly) explícitamente, expresamente
■ I specifically told you not to go near the river te dije explícitamente que no te acercaras al río
3 (namely) concretamente, en concreto
specifically
adv.
• específicamente adv.
spɪ'sɪfɪkli, spə'sɪfɪkli
adverb
a) (explicitly) <state/mention> explícitamente
b) (specially, particularly) específicamente
c) (more precisely) en concreto
[spǝ'sɪfɪkǝlɪ]
ADV
1) (=especially) [design, aim] específicamente, expresamente; [relate to] específicamente

projects specifically designed to strengthen British industries — proyectos diseñados específicamente or expresamente para fortalecer las industrias británicas

2) (=more precisely) en concreto, concretamente

fear was the main factor, specifically a fear of pregnancy — el temor era el factor principal, en concreto or concretamente, el temor a quedarse embarazada

3) (=explicitly) [mention, refer to] explícitamente; [ask, authorize] expresamente, explícitamente

he specifically asked us not to mention the fact — nos pidió expresamente or explícitamente que no mencionáramos ese hecho

they will take no further action unless specifically instructed to — no van a tomar más medidas salvo que se les instruya de manera expresa

4) (=uniquely) específicamente

it isn't a specifically medical problem — no es un problema específicamente médico

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[spɪ'sɪfɪkli, spə'sɪfɪkli]
adverb
a) (explicitly) <state/mention> explícitamente
b) (specially, particularly) específicamente
c) (more precisely) en concreto

English-spanish dictionary. 2013.

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  • Specifically — Spe*cif ic*al*ly, adv. In a specific manner. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • specifically — index particularly Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

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  • specifically — spe|cif|ic|ally W3S2 [spıˈsıfıkli] adv 1.) relating to or intended for one particular type of person or thing only ▪ advertising that specifically targets children 2.) in a detailed or exact way ▪ I specifically asked you not to do that! 3.)… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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  • specifically */*/*/ — UK [spəˈsɪfɪklɪ] / US adverb 1) for one particular thing or type of thing They bought the land specifically for the purpose of building a hotel. 2) a) in an exact and detailed way Answer as specifically as possible. b) used for describing… …   English dictionary

  • specifically — adv. Specifically is used with these adjectives: ↑concerned, ↑related, ↑religious, ↑trained Specifically is used with these verbs: ↑address, ↑aim, ↑ask, ↑breed, ↑choose, ↑cite, ↑ …   Collocations dictionary

  • specifically*/ — [spəˈsɪfɪkli] adv 1) for one particular thing or purpose They bought the land specifically for the purpose of building a hotel.[/ex] 2) in an exact or detailed way She specifically stated that she went to the station because her brother told her… …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • specifically — adverb in distinction from others (Freq. 13) a program specifically for teenagers he is interested specifically in poisonous snakes • Ant: ↑generally • Derived from adjective: ↑specific …   Useful english dictionary

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