peculiar

extraño, raro

Que se aparta de lo normal o esperado y suele causar sorpresa.

En inglés sencillo: Different from what is normal or expected, often in a surprising way.

• There is a peculiar smell in here.
• She gave me a peculiar look.
• Did you notice anything peculiar about his behavior?

Sinónimos: strange, odd, unusual

Antónimos: normal, ordinary

Expresiones frecuentes: peculiar smell, rather peculiar, peculiar behavior

propio, exclusivo

Que solo se encuentra en un lugar, una persona, un grupo o una situación determinados.

En inglés sencillo: Found only in a particular place, person, group, or situation.

• These plants are peculiar to this region.
• The book describes customs peculiar to the village.
• Each profession has problems peculiar to it.

Cómo se usa: peculiar to someone/something (This custom is peculiar to the island.)

Sinónimos: specific, unique, characteristic

Expresiones frecuentes: peculiar to something, peculiar local customs