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Specially vs Specifically: ¿Cuál es la Diferencia?

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¿Cuál es la Diferencia?

Specially significa para un propósito especial; specifically significa detalladamente o específicamente.

Truco Mnemotécnico: specially = special purpose, specifically = specific details

specially has 3 syllables, specifically has 5 syllables

specially /ˈspeʃəli/

adverb
especialmente, específicamente, particularmente
Ejemplo:
If the cake had been specially made for the event, it would have featured the organization's logo on top.
Si el pastel hubiera sido hecho especialmente para el evento, habría llevado el logo de la organización en la parte superior.
Combinaciones comunes:
specially designed specially made specially crafted
specially →

specifically

adverb
especialmente, concretamente, en particular, de manera específica
Ejemplo:
Although the team had been working hard, the manager specifically requested that the report be revised to include more detailed data.
Aunque el equipo había estado trabajando arduamente, el gerente solicitó específicamente que se revisara el informe para incluir datos más detallados.
Combinaciones comunes:
specifically mention specifically designed specifically for
specifically →

Errores Comunes

This cake was specifically made for your birthday.
This cake was specially made for your birthday.
Specially" se utiliza porque el pastel fue hecho para una ocasión especial.
I was specially referring to the first chapter of the book.
I was specifically referring to the first chapter of the book.
Specifically" es correcto porque indica una referencia detallada o particular.

Práctica Rápida

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1. If the cake had been ____ made for the event, it would have featured the organization's logo on top.
2. Although the team had been working hard, the manager ____ requested that the report be revised to include more detailed data.

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