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A rumor, story, or version of events that is starting to circulate among people. It usually refers to news that is going around but has not yet been confirmed by an official source.
At the office, the especie is already going around that they are going to take away our punctuality bonus this month (a common benefit in Mexico for arriving on time).
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A classification used to group objects or beings with similar qualities, serving to identify a specific type or category of things.
The man at the stationery store has every especie of markers and colored notebooks.
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A common colloquialism used for seasonings or aromatic substances added to food. It is how many people refer to a spice (especia) while cooking or shopping, despite the two words having distinct meanings in formal Spanish.
Check the cupboard to see if there is any especie left to season the chicken, because it is kind of bland just like this.
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Tangible goods or items given to pay off a debt or finalize a transaction. It is the physical merchandise used instead of cash to settle an agreement.
Since I do not have a buck to pay you for fixing the blinds, would it work if I pay you in especie with a couple of bottles of wine?
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