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can I dictate in another language in Catalina

I dictate something on my MacBook Air in English and it will write in English but can I dictate in another language and write in another language?

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Posted on Jan 23, 2020 10:24 AM

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https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-dictation-mh40584/mac

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