En particular
Example: M'agrada la fruita, en particular les pomes vermelles.
Definition
"En particular" is an adverbial phrase used to specify or highlight a particular item or detail within a broader context, often translated as 'especially' or 'in particular'. It emphasizes a specific element, as in the phrase, 'I like fruit, en particular red apples.'
Etymology
The phrase "en particular" comes from Catalan, where 'en' is a preposition meaning 'in' and 'particular' means 'particular' or 'specific'. It's similar to expressions in other Romance languages, like Spanish 'en particular', reflecting a shared Latin root from 'particularis', meaning 'individual' or 'distinct'. Did you know? This phrase helps speakers pinpoint exactly what they want to emphasize.
Learn to use this word actively
"En particular" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Catalan as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
