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Although Shakira, “the Queen of Latin Music”, sings only in Spanish and English she is able to speak several foreign languages.
She was born in Columbia so her mother tongue is Spanish and she is fluent in English, Italian and Portuguese.
She is said to be able to make herself understood in French and Arabic. Her father is also fluent in Arabic.
The name Shakira comes from Arabic and means grateful.
WORDS
be able to = can
fluent: to be able to speak a foreign language easily and quickly.
she is said to = people say about her…
make oneself understood: to make others understand what one is saying.
A Man Who Can Speak 19 Languages
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