special occasion
special occasion
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special occasion with Russian translation
special occasion usage examples
Мы покупаем шампанское только для особого случая.
We only buy champagne for a special occasion.
Она приглашает всю семью, когда случается особый случай.
She invites the whole family whenever there is a special occasion.
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special occasion belongs to the topic "Family Holidays and Traditions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
special occasion synonyms
What's the difference between special occasion / celebration / milestone / festivity / function / holiday
Emphasizes the act of celebrating — a party, ritual or joyful gathering.
We had a big celebration after the exam results.
Graduation was an important milestone for her family.
Highlights the festive atmosphere and merrymaking; less common in everyday speech.
The city was full of festivity during the carnival.
General, somewhat formal word for a gathering or scheduled event; can be neutral/official.
The company function included a dinner and speeches.
Can mean a public day off or vacation; as a 'special occasion' it usually refers to a festive day.
We always visit family during the holiday.
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How to pronounce special occasion and what this word means
special occasion means special occasion. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce special occasion
/ə ˌspɛʃəl əˈkeɪʒən/
special occasion translation
special occasion
special occasion examples
We only buy champagne for a special occasion.
special occasion transcription
/ə ˌspɛʃəl əˈkeɪʒən/, /ˌspɛʃəl əˈkeɪʒən/
Questions about this word
special occasion meaning: what does it mean?
important event
special occasion pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
special occasion is pronounced as /ə ˌspɛʃəl əˈkeɪʒən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
special occasion definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We only buy champagne for a special occasion. Translation: Мы покупаем шампанское только для особого случая.
Is special occasion part of Family Holidays and Traditions vocabulary?
Yes, special occasion can be learned in the Family Holidays and Traditions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is special occasion part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, special occasion can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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