Define topaz. topaz synonyms, topaz pronunciation, topaz translation, English dictionary definition of topaz. ) n. 1. a. A colorless, blue, yellow, brown, or pink aluminum silicate mineral, often found in association with granitic rocks and valued as a gemstone.
The Spanish Language in the Dominican Republic. Dominican Spanish is a form of Caribbean Spanish that has been influenced both by native languages as well as by languages brought by Africans during the slave trade. Dominicans are renowned for the fast speed at which they speak and for the shortening of words.
Dominican Spanish is generally spoken very fast. They do not enunciate words clearly (they often ignore the R and S in words) Many times the letter R is pronounced with an L (similar to Puerto Rico) there is a large abundance of English words that are pronounced in Spanish.