spanish-speaking
Definition
Adjective: - Able to communicate in Spanish: Describes a person, group, or population that has the ability to speak the Spanish language.
Usage
This adjective is used to describe the linguistic capability of an individual or a collective. It typically precedes a noun or follows a linking verb like "is" or "are."
Examples
- Before a noun:
- She is looking for a Spanish-speaking guide for her trip to Mexico.
- The clinic hired a Spanish-speaking doctor to better serve the community.
- After a linking verb:
- The new assistant is Spanish-speaking.
- Many residents in this neighborhood are Spanish-speaking.
Advanced Usage
- Used in demographic or sociolinguistic contexts to describe communities or regions.
- The study focused on Spanish-speaking households in the United States.
Variants and Related Words
- Spanish speaker (noun): A person who speaks Spanish.
- He is a native Spanish speaker.
Synonyms
- Hispanophone: (Formal) Using or relating to the Spanish language.
- Spanish-language: (Attributive) Pertaining to the Spanish language, e.g., .
Adjective
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able to communicate in Spanish
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