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What does «la clínica» mean in Dominican Spanish?
la clínica
the private clinic
| Meaning | the private clinic |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | el hospital privado |
| Register | Neutral |
«Lo llevan a la clínica ahora mismo.»
They're taking him to the clinic right now.
In the DR a «clínica» is the private one and a «hospital» is the public one. The difference matters a lot in a real conversation.
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- la bomba — the gas station
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