Espesyal

specialadjective

Alternative meanings

Special; distinct; important; having particular value or different treatment.

Pronunciation

es-PES-yahl

Root and affixes

Established loanword from Spanish/English “especial/special,” adapted as espesyal.

Variants or conjugations

espesyal nga; labi; talagsaon

Related words and expressions

importante; pinili; mahal; talagsaon; lahi

Meaning and usage notes

Espesyal is very common in modern contexts. Talagsaon can be used for something rare, unique, or extraordinary, depending on the meaning.