fluent
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A Spanish citizen, he is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
“At the time, I was the first commissioner in the agency’s 37-year history to speak fluent Russian, the language of the world’s largest Arctic nation.”
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
"Carter loved Mexico. He spoke fluent Spanish and loved dancing, Mexican food and its people."
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
But despite the fast start from the hosts, New Zealand grew into the contest, with referee Angus Gardner, himself a late call-up in place of Nika Amashukeli, presiding over a fast and fluent game.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
“I know, that’s on me. But I am certain. He’s speaking an old Cree I don’t even fully know. He’s way more fluent than me or anyone else I’ve met. And walked his lineage back.”
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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