Special & especial

[hiennguyen]

Hi,

Please tell me the different in meaning and using of " especial" and "special".

Many thanks
Hien

 

[sarat_106]

Hi,

Please tell me the different in meaning and using of " especial" and "special".

Many thanks
Hien

Special is an adjective and it means unique or extraordinary.
You are a very special person in today’s function.
He took specialtrouble to complete the assignment.
Especial is also an adjective but is rarely used.
However, especially as an adverb is commonly used to mean "for a particular purpose
These shoes were specially made for you.
This food tasted especially good.

 

[hiennguyen]

Thanks so much