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British & American English
1. Spelling differences
There are a few spelling differences between English and American common words:
British American Examples
-our -or Colour color
-re -er Theatre theater
-ae -e Archaeology archeology
-oe -o Mementoes mementos
-oe -e Oestrogen estrogen
-oeu -eu Manoeuvre maneuver
-se -ze Apologise apologize
-ll -l Instalment installment
-ogue -og Catalogue catalog
-ence -ense Licence license
-dgu- -dg- Judguement judgement
-gue- -gu- Arguement argument
-gramme -gram Programme program
-que -k Banque bank
-que -ck Cheque check
Others Ageing aging
Aluminium aluminum
Draught draft
Grey gray
Sulphur sulfur
Mould mold
Mum mom
Omelette omelet
Pyjamas pajamas
Plough plow
Tyre tire
Scepctic skeptic


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2. Vocabulary differences
British American Spanish Example
Accelerator Gas pedal Acelerador I dont like this cars accelerator, its too hard.
Insert the key and press the gas pedal to boot up the
car.
Advertisement Commercial Anuncio Did you see that new Guinness advertisement?
Did you see that new Ford commercial?
Aerial Antenna antena Something may be wrong with my aerial; I cant watch
any TV channel.
The antenna may have broken; I cant watch any TV
channel.
Air hostess Flight attendant Azafato/a She works as an air hostess at British Airways.
She works as a flight attendant at American Airlines.
Anorak Parka Anorak Why are you wearing that anorak? Its sunny today!
I went shopping and bought this cute parka.
Anywhere Anyplace Cualquier parte Lets meet tonight, anywhere, you decide!
There are McDonalds restaurants anyplace.
At home Home Casa Ive been studying all morning at home.
Welcome home, dear!
Aubergine Egg plant Berenjena I dont like aubergines at all.
I love egg plants.
Autumn Fall Otoo Its been the first rainy day since May, autumn is
coming.
There are a lot of leaves on the ground, fall is coming.
Baking tin Baking pan Moldeparahornear Put that apple pie into the baking tin.
Dont touch that baking pan! Its just been into the
oven!
Bank holiday Legal holiday Puente We have no class on November 1
st
, so there is a bank
holiday.
We have no class on July 4
th
, so there is a legal
holiday.
Barrister
Solicitor
Lawyer Abogado
Should you need legal advice, there is an excellent barrister in
Fleet St.
You are arrested, you are entitled to a lawyer.
Base rate Prime rate Tipo base The ECB has risen the interest base rates to 0.25%.
The White House has risen the interest prime rates to
0.4%
Bath
To bath
Bathtub
To bathe
Baera
Baarse
Use the shower instead of the bath in order to save
water.
This bathroom has no bathtub.
Bedside table Nightstand Mesilla de noche Please turn on the bedside table lamp.
Grandma forgot her false teeth on the nightstand.
Bill Check factura We left the restaurant without paying the bill.
I have a lot of checks to pay this month.
Bin
Dustbin
Garbage can Cubo de basura This bin is full because of the general strike.
Lets take these bags to the garbage can.
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Biro Ball-point pen Bolgrafo I dont like at all this biro.
Could I borrow your ball-point pen?
Biscuit Cookie Galleta My mum has just made biscuits for all.
I will eat some cookies during the break.
Bonnet Hood Cap Stop the car! Theres smoke at the bonnet!
We had to rise the car hood in order to fix the car.
Booking Reservation Reserva We have a booking for Mr. Blair at 6pm.
We have a reservation for Mr. Bush at 6pm.
Bookshop Bookstore Librera I found that Shakespeare book at this bookshop.
I found Steve Jobs biography at this bookstore.
Bookstall Newsstand Kiosko You can buy The Daily Telegraph at this bookstall.
Im sorry there are no NY Times left at this newsstand.
Braces Suspenders Tirantes There is a Spanish TV presenter who is always
wearing braces.
Suspenders are fashionable again.
Brackets Parentheses parntesis You shouldnt write that sentence in brackets.
You have to complete the text with the words in
parentheses.
Candy floss Cotton candy Algodn de azcar There were a lot of children with candy flosses at Hide
Park.
There were a lot of children with cotton candies at
Central Park.
Car park Parking lot Aparcamiento This car park is very expensive.
My car is at the parking lot next to the seaside.
Caravan Trailer Caravana This summer we are going on holiday to Spain by
caravan.
This summer we are going on holiday to Seattle by
trailer.
Caretaker Janitor Conserje There is no caretaker at this building.
The hotels janitor is very handsome.
Casualty
department
Emergency room Urgencias
John injured himself; we are taking him to the Casualty
Department.
Ive got a serious stomachache; Im going to the Emergency
Room.
Chambers Law offices Salas de justicia The prisoner was taken to the chambers.
The suspect was taken to the law offices.
Chemists Drugstore Droguera I bought this deodorant at my neighborhoods
chemists.
I bought this deodorant at my neighborhoods
drugstore.
Cheque Check Cheque I dont have cash right now. Ill pay by cheque.
I dont have cash right now. Ill pay by check.
Chips French fries Patatasfritas Im having fish and chips for lunch.
I dont want French fries with my hamburger, thank
you.
Cinema Movie theater Cine Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows II is now on
cinemas.
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The Dark Knight Rises is now on movie theaters.
City centre
Town centre
Downtown Centro urbano Lets get The Tube to get to the city centre.
Lets catch the bus to get to the downtown.
Cloakroom Checkroom Guardarropa Lets leave our anoraks at the cloakroom.
Lets leave our parkas at the checkroom.
Clothes peg Clothespin Pinza de la ropa I have to buy new clothes pegs.
Ive lost my clothespin and now I cant hang the
clothes.
Coach Long distance bus Autocar We can get to York by coach.
We can take a long distance bus to New York.
Cocktail stick Toothpick Palillo I dont like using cocktail sticks.
Remember to buy toothpicks!
Coffin Casket Atad Everyone was attending to see the Popes coffin.
We have bought a casket as a Halloween decoration.
Cooker Stove Fogn Remember not to let the cooker on when you finish
cooking.
You have to clean the stove, its full of oil!
Costume Swimsuit Baador Summer is over; Im going to throw away this old
costume.
I will buy a new swimsuit for next summer.
Cot Crib Cuna My mum has given me a cot as a gift for our baby.
My mom has given me a crib as a gift for our baby.
Cotton Thread Hilo Use cotton to tie all the pieces together.
Use a thread to tie all the pieces together.
Crisps Potato chips Patatas fritas (de bolsa) Ill get some crisps at the cafeteria during the break.
I have to buy some potato chips to the birthday party.
Crossroads Crossroad
intersection
Interseccin Be careful at that dangerous crossroads!
Turn right at the crossroad intersection.
Cupboard
Wardrobe
Closet Armario Please, put the clean dishes into the cupboard.
There is no more space in this closet.
Current account Checking account Cuenta corriente
Im in the red at my current account.
I have saved a little money at my checking account, just for a rainy day.
Curriculum vitae Resume Curriculum I have updated my curriculum vitae.
Please let me see your resume and I will call you later.
Cutlery Silverware Cubertera I have bought new cutlery for my new flat in Vigo.
I need to buy new silverware for my new flat.
Dinner jacket Tux, tuxedo Esmoquin I dont really think that dinner jacket fits you.
I have to buy a new tuxedo for my sisters wedding.
Directory enquiries Directory
assistance
Servicio de informacin Lets call to the directory enquiries to get some info.
Im going to the supermarkets directory assistance.
Diversion Detour Desvo
We had to take a diversion because of the traffic jam.
The village is just a few miles away from the highway detour.
Doctors surgery Doctors office Consultorio medico
Im going to visit my doctors surgery due to a revision.
Im not coming to class tomorrow; I may go to the doctors
office.
Draught Draft Corriente de aire This week is going to be cold, with lots of wind
draughts.
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This week is going to be cold, with lots of wind drafts.
Draughts Checkers Juego de damas I spent all summer playing draughts with my cousin.
I spent all summer playing checkers with aunt Petunia.
Drawing pin Thumbtack Chincheta
The students put a drawing pin on the teachers chair.
A friend of mine swallowed a thumbtack when he was a child.
Dress circle Balcony Platea
Ive got tickets for the opera at the dress circle.
Ive got tickets for the Imagine Dragons concert at the
balcony.
Dressing gown Bathrobe Albornoz I think Ive left my dressing gown at the bathroom.
We are buying mom a new bathrobe for Christmas.
Driving licence Drivers license Permiso de conduccin
In Spain you cant have your driving licence until you are 18.
I cant drive today; I havent brought my drivers license.
Driving wheel Steering wheel Rueda motriz Peugeot cars have their driving wheels at the very
front.
BMW cars have their steering wheels at the very back.
Duvet Bedspread Edredn Its cold tonight. Lets take the winter duvet.
I dont like sleeping with such a heavy bedspread.
Dynamo Generator dnamo This bikes light works with a dynamo.
This bikes light works with a generator.
Earth Ground Suelo Farms are successful because the earth is so rich
there.
The bomb fell to ground.
Earth wire Ground wire Toma de tierra Be careful with this earth wire.
Dont touch that ground wire or youll be injured.
Engine Motor Motor I think Airbus engines are better than Boeing ones.
In my opinion, Boeing motors are better than Airbus
ones.
Entre Appetizer Entrante We had some prawns as an entre.
Would you like an appetizer before the main course?
Expiry date Expiration date Fecha de caducidad You shouldnt eat that fish; its expiry date is over.
You shouldnt eat that cookie; its expiration date is
over.
Extra time Overtime Horas extra I had to do some extra time at work due to the sales
period.
I left that job because they didnt pay us our overtime.
Fancy dress Costume Disfraz I havent decided my fancy dress for Halloween yet.
Ive just bought my Jokers costume for Halloween.
To fill in To fill out Rellenar You have to fill in all the form to make your booking.
You have to fill out all the form to make your
reservation.
Filling station Gas station Gasolinera
Im running out of fuel. I must stop at the next filling station.
Ill go to the gas station and fill out the tank for tomorrows
journey.
Film Movie Pelcula
Have you seen that new Daniel Radcliffes film?
Have you seen that new Sylvester Stallones film?
Fire brigade Fire department Cuerpo de bomberos
Ive just bought the fire brigades calendar for this year.
All the fire department was fighting with that enormous fire.
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First floor Second floor Primera planta
Room 151 is in the first floor.
Room 151 is in the second floor.
Fish fingers Fish sticks Varitas de pescado
Im going to have some fish fingers for dinner.
Ive got some fish sticks in the freezer.
Flat Apartment Apartamento
Come with me, Ill show you my new flat.
Ive bought a new apartment at 5
th
Avenue.
Football Soccer Ftbol
There is a football match on TV tonight.
Im playing soccer with my friends this afternoon.
Fortnight Two weeks Quincena
I always have my holidays on the first fortnight of August.
I always have my holidays on the first two weeks of August.
Frying pan Skillet Sartn
I went to IKEA and bought some kitchen stuff, as this frying
pan.
Im cooking dinner with this frying pan.
Garden Yard Jardn
I dont like flats because they dont have a garden.
I dont like apartments because they dont have a yard.
Gear lever Gear shift Cambio de marchas
The gear lever broke in the highway.
The gear shift broke in the highway.
Gents Mens Room Bao de caballeros
My sister has been wrong: she has entered to the Gents.
I went to the Ladies Room because I didnt find the Mens
Room.
To give a lift To give a ride Llevar en coche
Ive lost the bus. Could you give me a lift to University?
Its raining a lot. Could you give me a ride home?
Goods train Freight train Tren de mercancas
A goods train has derailed at Kings Cross.
A freight train has derailed at Shelby.
Grammar school
Secondary school
High school Instituto
Last year I left grammar school and this year Im at university.
I must have good marks at high school to apply for Harvard university.
To grill To broil Asar
I love my mums grilled chicken.
I love my moms broiled chicken.
Ground floor First floor Planta baja
Check-in is on ground floor.
Check-in is on first floor.
Hairdresser Barber shop
Beauty shop
Peluquera
Under no circumstances should you go to the Fleet St.
hairdresser.
Marco Aldany is the most famous barber shop company in
Spain.
Hard cooked egg Boiled egg Huevo duro
Lets make some hard cooked eggs.
I had boiled eggs for dinner.
Headmaster Principal Director (de un centro
educativo)
Professor Dumbledore is the Hogwarts headmaster.
Mr. Skinner is The Simpsons school principal.
High street Main street Calle principal
Grafton St. is Dublins high street.
5
th
Av. Is New Yorks main street.
To hire To rent Alquilar
Im hiring a new flat next month.
Im renting a new apartment next month.
Hire purchase Installment plan Compra a plazos
I bought my car on hire purchase.
I bought my new car on an installment plan.
Holiday Vacation Vacaciones
We are going on holiday to the USA.
We are going on vacation to the UK.
Hoover Vaccum cleaner Aspiradora
I need to buy a new hoover.
Take the vaccum cleaner after you finish tiding your room.
Icing Frosting Glaseado
I like the icing in those cakes.
I like the frosting in those cakes.
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Icing sugar Powdered sugar Azcar glas
In America, powdered sugar is used to make frosting on
cakes; in Britain, this is called icing sugar, and used for icing
cakes.
Ill Nauseated Enfermo
Im not going to class today, Im feeling ill.
Im not going to work today, Im feeling nauseated.
Indicator Turn signal Indicador
Turn off your indicator!
Be careful at using your turn signals properly!
Injection Shot Inyeccin
Because of my illness I must take an injection every night.
Because of my illness I must take a shot every night.
Insect Bug Insecto
Spiders are insects.
Spiders are bugs.
Interval Intermission Intermedio
BBC has no intervals because it is a public television.
FOX channel has the longest intermissions in the American
TV.
Inverted commas Quotation marks Comillas
You should add inverted commas to this word.
You should add quotation marks to this sentence.
Jab Shot Golpe
The boxer did a strong jab.
Be careful or you will receive my shot.
Jacket potato Baked potato Patata asada
I love eating jacket potatoes with grilled chicken.
I love eating baked potatoes with broiled chicken.
Jug Pitcher Jarro
Fill in that jug with water.
Fill out that pitcher with water.
Jumble sale Rummage sale Mercadillo
I bought that fake anorak at the jumble sale.
I bought that fake parka at the rummage sale.
Kitchen roll paper Paper towel Papel de cocina
Clean up the cooker with kitchen roll paper!
Clean up the stove with paper towel!
Knickers Panties Bragas
I bought those knickers at the jumble sale.
I bought those panties at the rummage sale.
Label Tag Etiqueta
Look carefully at the biscuits label; their expiry date could be
over.
Look carefully at the cookies tag; their expiration date could
be over.
Ladies Ladies room Aseo de mujeres
Could you please tell me where is Ladies?
Could you please tell me where is Ladies room?
Ladybird Ladybug Mariquit a
Ladybirds are my favourite insects.
Ladybugs are my favorite bugs.
Lager Beer Cervezarubia
I prefer lager rather than dark beer.
I prefer Guinness beer rather than Heineken.
To lay the table To set the table Poner la mesa
Remember to put on the new cutlery when you lay the table.
Remember to put on the new silverware when you set the
table.
Lead Leash Correa
I have bought a new lead for my dog.
I have bought a new leash for my dog.
Letterbox Mailbox Buzn de correos
The letterbox is in the garden.
The mailbox is in the yard.
Life jacket Life vest Chaleco salvavidas
Life jackets are under your seats.
Life vests are under your seats.
Lift Elevator Ascensor
Why dont you use the lift to get to the first floor?
Why dont you use the elevator to get to the second floor?
Lorry Truck Camin
A goods train is more environmentally friendly than a lorry.
A freight train is more environmentally friendly than a truck.
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Lost property Lost and found Oficina de objetos
perdidos
Maybe you can find your mobile phone at the lost property.
Maybe you can find your cell phone at the lost and found.
Luggage Baggage Equipaje
They have just found our luggage at the lost property.
They have just found our baggage at the lost and found.
Mackintosh Raincoat Chubasquero
Its very cold and rainy outside; take your anorak and your
mackintosh.
Its very cold and rainy outside; take your parka and your
raincoat.
Main road Highway Autopista
I think well go faster by the main road.
There is a traffic jam in the highway due to an accident.
Maize Corn Maz
I dont like maize in my salad.
I would like some corn in my salad.
Managing director President Director ejecutivo
He is the managing director of the BBC.
He is the president of FOX TV.
Match Game Partido
Arsenal won the match.
LA Lakers won the game.
Mate Buddy Compaero
Dont you say anything to my mate or Ill punch you.
Yesterday I went to have some beers with my buddy.
Maths Math Matemticas
Im studying Maths career at University of Cambridge.
Im studying Math career at University of Harvard.
Mean Stingy Tacao
As the song says: Youre a mean one, Mr. Grinch.
Mr. Scrooge was the stingy one at The Christmas Carol.
Mince meat Hamburger meat,
ground beef
Carne picada
That mince meat doesnt smell very good.
I have bought ground beef to cook some hamburgers.
Mobile phone Cellular, cell Telfono mvil
I think iPhone is the best mobile phone brand nowadays.
I think BlackBerry is the worst cellular brand nowadays.
Motorbike Motorcycle Motocicleta
They caught a motorbike driving at 100mph by the main road.
They caught a motorcycle driving at 100mph by the highway.
Motorway Freeway
Interstate
Carretera general
They caught a motorbike driving at 80mph by the motorway.
They caught a motorcycle driving at 80mph by the highway.
Multi-storey car
park
Parking garage Aparcamiento
Ive parked my motorbike at the multi-storey car park.
Ive parked my motorcycle at the parking garage.
Mum Mom Mam
Im going to buy mum a new mobile phone for her birthday.
Im going to buy mom a new cellular for her birthday.
Nappy Diaper Paal
Mum has bought a new nappy for the baby.
Mom has bought a new diaper for the baby.
National insurance
number
Social security
number
NUSS
I have just received my national insurance number.
I had to pay for the medicines because I forgot my social security
number.
Newsagents Newspaper store Quiosco
The newsagents is at the main street.
The newspaper store is at the high street.
Normal Regular Normal
I dont like the normal methodology of teaching English.
I dont like the regular methodology of teaching English.
Note Bill Cuenta
We forgot to pay the note at the restaurant.
We forgot to pay the bill at the restaurant.
Notice board Bulletin board Tabln de anuncios
Marks have been published at the notice board.
There is a new post at the bulletin board.
Number plate License plate Matrcula
The number plate of my new motorbike is 0207FHM.
The license plate of my new motorcycle is 1580HNY.
A pack of cards A deck of cards Baraja de cartas
I will take a pack of cards to the swimming pool.
I will take a deck of cards to the swimming pool.
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A packet of
cigarettes
A package of
cigarettes
Un paquete de tabaco
A packet of cigarettes is now much more expensive than 20 years ago.
A package of cigarettes costs around $4.
Paper knife Letter opener Abrecartas
Use the paper knife to open the letters in the letterbox.
Use the letter opener to open the letters in the mailbox.
Paraffin Kerosene Queroseno
Airplanes use paraffin instead of normal gas-oil.
Airplanes use kerosene instead of regular gas-oil.
Parliament Congress Congreso
The Big Ben is the British Parliament symbol.
The Capitol is the American Congress symbol.
Pavement Sidewalk Acera
Londons pavements are full of dust.
Washingtons sidewalks are full of dust.
Pay rise Pay raise Subida de sueldo
They offered the managing director a pay rise.
They offered the president a pay raise.
Pedestrian crossing /
Zebra crossing
Crosswalk Paso de peatones
Cars should be careful at pedestrian crossings.
You have to look both sides at this crosswalk.
Personnel
department
Human resources Departamento de
recursos humanos
The personnel department offered the employees a pay rise.
The human resources offered the employees a pay raise.
Petrol Gas Petrleo
My car is out of petrol.
My car is out of gas.
Phone box Phone booth Cabina telefnica
London is famous for its red phone boxes.
People dont use phone booths since they have cell phones.
Platform Track Andn
Hogwarts Express leaves from Platform 9 .
Acela Express leaves from track 9.
Plug hole Drain Desage
The plumber fixed the plug hole of our bath.
The plumber fixed the drain of our bathtub.
Polo neck Turtle neck Jersey de cuello alto
I bought this polo neck at the jumble sale.
I bought this turtle neck at the rummage sale.
Porridge Oatmeal Harina de avena
I havent tasted porridge yet.
I have never tasted oatmeal.
Post Mail Correo
Has the post arrived?
The mail has not arrived yet.
Post code Zip code Cdigo postal
My new flat has a different post code that the one I had
before.
My new apartment has a different zip code that the one I had before.
Postman Mailman Cartero
The postman left the post at the letterbox in the garden.
The mailman left the mail at the mailbox in the yard.
Primary school Elementary / grade
school
Escuela primaria
Only after youve gone to primary school, can you go to grammar
school.
Only after youve gone to grade school, can you go to high school.
Prison Jail Crcel
The murderer is now in prison.
There is a go to jail square at the monopoly game.
Pub Bar Bar
We went to the pub to have a lager.
We went to the bar to have a beer.
Pupil Student Alumno
When I was at primary school, I was one of the best pupils.
When I was at grade school, I was one of the best students.
To put sb. through To connect sb. Pasar (por telfono)
Wait a minute; Ill put you through Sam.
Wait a minute; Ill connect you Sam.
To queue To line up Hacer cola
Fans are now queuing to Lady Gagas concert.
Fans are now lining up to Imagine Dragons concert.
Quid Buck Libra / moneda
This item only costs a quid.
This item only costs a buck.
Railway Railroad Ferrocarril
Not many goods trains go through British railways.
Many freight trains go through American railroads.
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Reception Front desk Recepcin
The hotel reception is at the ground floor.
The hotel front desk is at the first floor.
Redundant Laid off Despedido
My mate has been just redundant from his job.
My buddy has been just laid of from his job.
To ring To call Llamar por telfono
Ill ring the reception to order our dinner.
Ill call the front desk to order our dinner.
Road surface Pavement Pavimento
The road surface was wet because it had been raining for
hours.
The pavement was wet because it had been raining for hours.
Roundabout Traffic circle
Rotary
Glorieta
Turn left at the roundabout and youll find the filling station.
Turn left at the rotary and youll find the gas station.
Row Argument Discusin
Mum and dad have just had a row.
Mom and dad have just had an argument.
Rubber Eraser Goma de borrar
Can I have a rubber, please?
Ive made am mistake, could you lend me your eraser,
please?
Rubbish Garbage Basura
The pavement is full of rubbish.
The sidewalk is full of garbage.
School report Report card Boletn de notas
I dont want to show mum my school report
I dont want to show mom my report card
Semi-detached
house
Duplex Duplex
My classmate lives in a semi-detached house at the city
centre.
My class buddy lives in a duplex at the downtown.
Share Stock Accin (financiera)
British Airways shares are rising.
American Airlines stocks are rising.
Shop Store Tienda
A new shop has been opened in the main street.
A new store has been opened in the high street.
Shop assistant Sales clerk Dependiente
The shop assistant at this place is very handsome.
The sales clerk at this place is very handsome.
Single ticket One-way ticket Billete de ida
Two single tickets are more expensive than a return ticket.
Two one-way tickets are more expensive than a return ticket.
Skipping rope Jump rope Comba
We used to play with skipping ropes at primary school.
We used to play with jump ropes at grade school.
Sledge Sled Trineo
Rudolph is one of the reindeers of Santa Claus sledge.
Rudolph is one of the reindeers of Santa Claus sled.
State school Public school Escuela pblica
There is a three-day strike at state schools.
There is a three-day strike at public schools.
Stock Inventory Existencias en tiendas
We have no more anoraks in stock.
We have no more parkas in inventory.
Store Superstore Hipermercado
Sainsburys is one of the most famous stores brand in
England.
Wal Mart is a famous superstore brand in the USA.
Storey Story Piso (altura)
This building has three storeys.
This building has three stories.

Subway Underpass Paso subterrneo
We should better go through the subway to cross the railway.
We should better go through the underpass to cross the
railroad.
Sultana Raisin Pasa sultana
I never heard about sultanas before.
I never heard about raisins before.
To suppose To guess Suponer
I suppose he is coming soon.
I guess he is coming soon.
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Sweet shop Candy store Tienda de golosinas
I have bought this at the sweet shop in the city centre.
I have bought this at the candy store in the downtown.
Tap Faucet Grifo
Our kitchens tap is broken.
Our kitchens faucet is broken.
Taxi Cab Taxi
London taxis are black.
NYC cabs are yellow.
Taxi rank Taxi stand Parada de taxi
There were no taxis left at the taxi rank.
There were no cabs left at the taxi stand.
Technical college Vocational school Centro de FP
When I finish grammar school Im going to the technical
college.
When I finish high school Im going to the vocational school.
Telephonist Telephone operator Telefonista
My mate works as a telephonist.
My buddy works as a telephone operator.
Term Semester Semestre
I think Ill pass all my exams at the university this term.
I think Ill pass all my exams at the university this semester.
Terraces Bleachers Gradas
We watched the match at the terraces.
We watched the game at the bleachers.
Test Quiz Prueba (examen)
I have some grammar tests to practise online.
I have some grammar quizzes to practice online.
Till Cash register Caja
There are 10 tills at this shop.
There are 10 cash registers at this store.
Timetable Schedule Horario
I hate my timetable for this term.
I hate my schedule for this semester.
Tin Can Lata
I dont like buying products in tins.
I dont like buying products in cans.
Tissue Kleenex Pauelos de celulosa
Ive got a cold and I forgot my tissues at home.
Ive got a cold and I forgot my Kleenex at home.
To think To guess Creer
I think the exam will be easy.
I guess the exam will be easy.
Toilet
Loo
Bathroom
Rest room
Bao
That loo is awful, its very dirty!
I need to go to the rest room.
Tracks Track Huella
The police followed the suspect tracks.
The police followed the suspect track.
Traffic lights Stop lights Semforo
Be careful, there are no traffic lights at this pedestrian
crossing.
Be careful, there are no stop lights at this crosswalk.
Trainers Sneakers Zapatillas de deporte
I bought these trainers at the jumble sale.
I bought these sneakers at the rummage sale.
Tram Streetcar Tranva
There was a time when there were trams at Vigo city.
There was a time when there were streetcars at Vigo city.
Trolley Cart Carrito
Ive bought a new trolley to go shopping.
Ive bought a new cart to go shopping.
Trousers Pants Pantalones
I bought these trousers at the jumble sale.
I bought these pants at the rummage sale.
Tumble dryer Clothes dryer Secadora
Put your wet trousers into the tumble dryer.
Put your wet pants into the clothes dryer.
Tyre Tire Neumtico
They used Bridgestone tyres at F1 a few years ago.
Pirelli tires are used at F1 nowadays.
Underground
Tube
Subway Metro
The Tube is the fastest way to move around London.
The subway is the fastest way to move around New York.
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Underlay Carpet pad Bajo alfombra
Ive bought a new underlay at the furniture shop.
Ive bought a new carpet pad at the furniture store.
Van Station wagon Monovolumen
Renault Space is my favourite van.
Ive bought a new station wagon: a Renault Space.
Vest
Waistcoast
Undershirt
Vest
Chaleco
Its not cold, thats why Im wearing a vest instead of an
anorak.
Its not cold, thats why Im wearing an undershirt instead of a parka.
Video VCR VHS
I prefer watching films on video instead of DVD or Blu-Ray.
I prefer watching movies on VCR instead of DVD or Blu-Ray.
Wage cut Salary cut Bajada de sueldo
Due to the economic difficulties, there was a wage cut at the company.
Due to the economic difficulties, there was a salary cut at the company.
Wallet Billfold Billetera
Be careful with your wallets at the city centre.
Be careful with your billfolds at the downtown.
To wash Wash up Fregar
Dont forget to wash the new cutlery.
Dont forget to wash up the new silverware.
Wash up liquid Dish washing liquid Lquido lavavajillas
Ive bought a new wash up liquid.
Ive bought a new dish washing liquid.
Washing up
powder
Laundry soap Detergente de la ropa
Try this new washing up powder with your dirty trousers.
Try this new laundry soap with your dirty pants.
Wellington boots Rubbers Katiuskas
I have bought a new pair of wellington boots for this winter.
I have bought a new pair of rubbers for this winter.
Wholemeal bread Brown bread Pan integral
Wholemeal bread is healthier than normal bread.
Brown bread is healthier than regular bread.
Windscreen Windshield Parabrisas
My cars windscreen was beaten by a stone.
My cars windshield was beaten by a stone.
Wing Fender Guardabarros
My cars wing was broken in the accident.
My cars fender was broken in the accident.
Zip Zipper Cremallera
The zip of my anorak is broken.
The zipper of my parka is broken.