I read an article two days ago and was surprised by the glaring error made by the journalist. Actually, I am surprised that a journalist could not be bothered to make sure that the information is correct. I did send them a note and I am waiting to see if they will respond back at least acknowledging the error.
Where is República Dominicana and what is the adjective of nationality? Someone needs to tell the journalist.
Un dominicano o una dominicana viene de República Dominicana.
Where is Dominica and what is the adjective of nationality? Someone needs to tell the journalist.
Un dominiqués o una dominiquesa viene de Dominica.
Here is the article:
https://www.periodicocubano.com/cuba-envio-brigada-de-constructores-a-republica-dominicana/
Cuba envió brigada de constructores a Dominica
Interesting enough I have met many people who don't know the difference and people from the English-speaking Caribbean pronounce Dominican Republic like how they say Dominican as in the adjective of nationality. Then when I tell them they are two different islands you should see the puzzled look.
Article:
Islands hit by Hurricane María
https://www.vox.com/science-and-hea...arbuda-dominica-virgin-islands-cuba-st-martin
-MP.
Where is República Dominicana and what is the adjective of nationality? Someone needs to tell the journalist.
Un dominicano o una dominicana viene de República Dominicana.
Where is Dominica and what is the adjective of nationality? Someone needs to tell the journalist.
Un dominiqués o una dominiquesa viene de Dominica.
Here is the article:
https://www.periodicocubano.com/cuba-envio-brigada-de-constructores-a-republica-dominicana/
Cuba envió brigada de constructores a Dominica
Mientras La Habana se derrumba, el gobierno interviene en la recuperación de los dominicanos tras el paso del huracán María, en septiembre pasado
Interesting enough I have met many people who don't know the difference and people from the English-speaking Caribbean pronounce Dominican Republic like how they say Dominican as in the adjective of nationality. Then when I tell them they are two different islands you should see the puzzled look.
Article:
Islands hit by Hurricane María
https://www.vox.com/science-and-hea...arbuda-dominica-virgin-islands-cuba-st-martin
-MP.
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