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particolare
/par.ti.ˈkɔ.la.re/
particular
Ha un gusto particolare questo vino.
This wine has a particular taste.
neutral
Distinctive, unique, or unusual in some way; not ordinary.
Il suo stile è molto particolare.
His style is very distinctive.
Often used to describe something that stands out due to its uniqueness or peculiarity.
neutral
A specific detail, aspect, or feature of something.
Non capisco tutti i particolari del contratto.
I don’t understand all the details of the contract.
Commonly used in legal, technical, or formal contexts to refer to specific clauses or elements.
Law
formal
In law, a specific clause or provision in a legal document.
Il particolare numero tre del contratto specifica le condizioni di pagamento.
Clause number three of the contract specifies the payment terms.
Used in legal Italian to denote a specific article or section within a contract.
Collocations
particolare attenzionespecial attentionparticolare curaspecial carein particolarein particulardettagli particolarispecific details
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Using 'particolare' as an adjective
In Italian, 'particolare' as an adjective agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies. For example: 'un gusto particolare' (masculine singular), 'una caratteristica particolare' (feminine singular), 'dettagli particolari' (masculine plural).
Gold Rule
Legal vs. General Usage
In legal Italian, 'particolare' often refers to a specific clause or provision (e.g., 'un particolare del contratto'). In general usage, it describes something unique or unusual (e.g., 'un film particolare'). Pay attention to context to determine the correct meaning.
Word Origin
From Latin 'particularis', derived from 'particula' (small part), itself from 'pars' (part). The word entered Italian in the 14th century, initially with the legal sense of a specific clause, later broadening to mean 'distinctive' or 'detailed'.
Usage Notes
In Italian, 'particolare' can function as both an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, it describes something unique or detailed. As a noun, it often refers to a specific detail or clause, especially in legal or technical contexts. The phrase 'in particolare' means 'in particular' and is used to emphasize a specific point.
Word Breakdown
parti-
root from Latin 'pars' (part)
root-colare
suffix indicating 'related to'
suffixDizionario Italiano-Inglese