This is the 844th most frequent Catalan word.
especials
"Especials" in Catalan means "special" in English.
In this sentence, 'especials' is an adjective describing 'occasions' (feminine plural noun), meaning that these occasions are extraordinary or out of the ordinary.
Les ocasions especials es celebren amb molta alegria.
Special occasions are celebrated with great joy.
The word 'especial' in this instance functions as an adjective modifying 'atenció' (feminine singular), suggesting an exclusive or focused kind of attention.
Sempre dono una atenció especial als detalls.
I always pay special attention to details.
'Especials' here acts as an adjective qualifying 'ingredients' (masculine plural), indicating that these ingredients have unique or remarkable qualities.