What is the difference between Spanish and Hispanic?

<p>The words &lsquo;Spanish&rsquo; and &lsquo;Hispanic&rsquo; are used interchangeably but are two different words with distinct meanings. Spanish can be a noun or an adjective whereas Hispanic is an adjective.</p><p>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.</p><p>Candidates can refer to the sentences given below to understand the usage of the word 'Spanish':</p><ul type="disc"><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Flamenco is a&nbsp;<strong>Spanish</strong>&nbsp;dance form that originated in southern Spain.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;I am going to learn the&nbsp;<strong>Spanish</strong>&nbsp;language this summer.</li></ul><p>Hispanic is an adjective that is used for a person who speaks Spanish. It is used for a broader domain of people of European origin or Central and South American origin.</p><p>For example, He could understand Spanish songs as he is of&nbsp;<strong>Hispanic</strong>&nbsp;origin.</p>

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