Em particular
Example: Eu gosto de frutas, em particular de maçãs.
Definition
"Em particular" is an adverbial phrase used to specify or highlight a particular item or aspect within a general group, meaning 'especially' or 'specifically.' For example, in the sentence 'Eu gosto de frutas, em particular de maçãs,' it emphasizes a preference for apples among fruits.
Etymology
The phrase "em particular" comes from Portuguese, where 'em' means 'in' and 'particular' is derived from Latin 'particularis,' meaning 'individual' or 'specific.' Together, they form a phrase used to single out a specific element from a broader category. Did you know it functions similarly to English 'in particular' or 'especially'?
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