peculiar

strano, insolito

Diverso dal normale o da ciò che ci si aspetta, spesso in modo sorprendente.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Sinonimi: strange, odd, unusual

Contrari: normal, ordinary

Espressioni comuni: peculiar smell, rather peculiar, peculiar behavior

peculiare, specifico

Presente solo in un determinato luogo, individuo, gruppo o situazione.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: peculiar to someone/something (This custom is peculiar to the island.)

Sinonimi: specific, unique, characteristic

Espressioni comuni: peculiar to something, peculiar local customs