What is the difference between Spanish and Hispanic?
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The words ‘Spanish’ and ‘Hispanic’ are used interchangeably but are two different words with distinct meanings. Spanish can be a noun or an adjective whereas Hispanic is an adjective.
Spanish is a language which is known to have its origin in the Iberian Peninsula. The word Spanish is also used to describe the people or things of the country of Spain.
Candidates can refer to the sentences given below to understand the usage of the word 'Spanish':
- Flamenco is a Spanish dance form that originated in southern Spain.
- I am going to learn the Spanish
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