especialitzada

Especialitzada is the feminine singular form of the Catalan adjective especialitzat, used to describe something that is specialized or tailored for a particular field or purpose. It agrees with feminine nouns, for example la formació especialitzada (specialized training) or la indústria especialitzada (specialized industry).

Etymology: The word derives from Latin specialis and reached Catalan via the Romance language family. It is cognate with the Spanish especializada and the Italian specializzata; in Portuguese the feminine form is also especializada.

Usage: In education, science, business, and public services, especialitzada characterizes expertise or a focus area. It is used for programs, services, and teams that require specific skills. Examples include la formació especialitzada en ciberseguretat, la recerca especialitzada en biotecnologia, i la secció especialitzada d’un departament.

Related terms: The masculine form is especialitzat and the noun is especialització, meaning specialization. These forms are common in Catalan administrative, academic, and technical language.