Usages of especial
Quando a minha cunhada chegar de viagem, iremos preparar um jantar especial.
When my sister-in-law arrives from her trip, we will prepare a special dinner.
Hoje é especial.
Today is special.
A loja de perfumaria oferece um desconto especial apenas hoje.
The perfume shop is offering a special discount only today.
A cidade organiza um dia especial de reciclagem e limpa todos os contentores.
The city organises a special recycling day and cleans all the containers.
O fumo era tão denso que os bombeiros precisaram de máscaras especiais.
The smoke was so dense that the firefighters needed special masks.
À porta do consulado, pediram uma autorização especial para usar o megafone.
At the consulate door, they asked for a special authorization to use the megaphone.
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