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proper use of Hispanic - celticone


Posted: Mar 07, 2012

I was wondering if I should correct this doctor. He said She is Hispanic speaking, but Hispanic isn't a language. Should I put Spanish?

NO. Type what he/she said. (nm) - QA

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