específica

Específica is the feminine singular form of the adjective específico in Spanish and Portuguese. It means “particular,” “definite,” or “precise” when describing a feminine noun. The term is used to distinguish a specific item or aspect from a general category and is common in everyday and formal language.

Origin and forms: Específica derives from Latin specificus, which in turn comes from species meaning “appearance” or “kind.” In both languages, the masculine form is específico and the feminine form is específica. The corresponding adverb forms are específicamente in Spanish and especificamente in Portuguese, meaning “specifically.”

Usage notes: Específica agrees with feminine nouns and is widely used in technical, academic, and everyday contexts. Examples in Spanish include una necesidad específica and una característica específica. In Portuguese, you can find uma condição específica and uma instrução específica. Related verbs and nouns include especificar (to specify), especificación (specification in Spanish), especificação (specification in Portuguese), and especificidade (specificity in both languages).

See also: especificar; especificación/especificação; especificidad/especificidade.