diferencias vocabulario en inglés americano
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A-Z British English to American EnglishWoodlands Junior School is in the south-east corner of England
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British English American English
A
aerial (radio/TV) antenna
American football footballanorak parka
articulated lorry trailer truck/semi trailer
aubergine eggplant
autumn fall
B
bank holiday legal holiday
bank note billbap hamburger bun
bat (ping pong) paddle
bath bathtub
bath (v.) bathe
bathroom bathroom/restroom/washroom
big dipper roller coaster
bill check (restaurant)bill/account account
billion = million million billion = thousand million
biscuit (sweet) cookie
black or white?(coffee) with or without?
blackleg/scab scab
black treacle molasses
blind (window) shade
block of flats apartment house
block of flats apartment building
blue jeans dungarees/jeans
bomb (success) bomb (disaster)
bonnet (car) hood
book (v.) make reservation
boot (car) trunk
bootlace/shoelace shoestring
bowler/hard hat derby
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Clothes
In the UK, we would be embarrassed if people saw ourpants. why?
BritishEnglish American English
Trousers Pants
Pants / Underwear / Knickers Underwear / panties
briefs/underpants shorts/jockey shorts
Jumper / Pullover / Sweater /Jersey
Sweater
Pinafore Dress Jumper
Vest Undershirt
Waistcoat Vest
Wellington Boots / Wellies Galoshes
Mac (slang for Macintosh) Rain Coat
Plimsolls Gym Shoes
Trainers Sneakers
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Braces Suspenders
Suspenders Holds up stockings
Dressing Gown Robe
Nappy Diaper
Pinny / Apron Apron
Polo Neck Turtle Neck
Dressing Gown Bath Robe
Swimming costume / Cozzy Bathing Suit
Dungarees Overalls
dressing-gown bathrobe
bootlace/shoelace shoestring
bowler/hard hat derby
Can't find a word? See our blog post Translating the BritishEnglish
At School
"Stop mucking around and get on with your work,"shouted the teacher to two students who were off task.
British English American English
Friend / Mate Friend
Rubber Eraser
Maths Math
Public School Private School
State School Public School
Holiday Vacation
Packed lunch Sack lunch/bag lunch
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School dinner Hot Lunch
Staff Room Teachers Lounge
Plimsolls Gym Shoes
"Mucking Around" / Off Task Off Task / Fooling Around /
"Goofing Off"
Play Time / Break Time Recess
Open Day / Open Evening Open House
Marking Scheme Grading Scheme
Drawing pins pushpins or thumbtacks
Headmaster/mistress
Headteacher
Principal
Caretaker/porter Janitor
On the Road
In the UK, we drive slowly over sleeping policemen.Are we afraid of waking them up?
BritishEnglish AmericanEnglish
Dual carriageway Divided highway
Sleeping Policeman /speed bump
Speed bump
Car park Parking Lot
Car Journey / drive Road Trip
Zebra Crossing /
Pedestrian Crossing
Cross Walk
Lollipop Man or Lady Crossing Guard
Motorway Freeway/throughway
Motorway Super highway
Traffic Jam / Tailback Traffic Jam
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Lorry Truck
Articulated Lorry Tractor Trailer /Trailer Truck
Estate car Station wagon
Petrol Gas / Gasoline
Pavement Sidewalk
Petrol Station Gas Station
Skip Dumpster
Diversion Detour
Lay-by Pull-off
Cul-de-sac Dead end
Roundabout (road) Traffic circle
Fly-over Overpass
Fire Engine Fire Truck
Phone Box Telephone Booth
Overtake (vehicle) Pass
Convoy Caravan
Caravan Trailer
Parts of a Car
British English American English
Bonnet Hood
Windscreen Windshield
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Boot Trunk
Reversing lights Back-up lights
Number plate License plate
Gear lever Gear shift
Exhaust pipe Tail pipe / Muffler
Buildings / Shops
BritishEnglish AmericanEnglish
Semi-Detached House Duplex
Block of flats Apartment house
Block of flats Apartment building
First floor Second floor
Terrace (row of houses joined) Town House
Chemist Drug Store / Druggist
Surgery Doctor's officeCafe / Caff (not 24 hrs) Diner
Ironmonger Hardware store
Bungalow House (one story)
Ranch House
Newsagent News dealer/news stand
Off license/wine merchant Liquor store
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Bureau de change Currency exchange
Bill Check (restaurant)
Food
Are you Peckish? (Are you Hungry?)
What's for afters? Have you had your pudding yet?
Are you feeling peckish (hungry)?
That food looks very scrummy (delicious)
British English American English
Scone Biscuit
Fairy Cake Cup Cake
Courgette Zucchini
Sweets Candy
Sausage / Banger Sausage
Crisps Chips
Chips(French Fries in
French Fries
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McDonald's)
Starter Appetizer
Puddings / Afters /
Dessert /Sweets
Dessert
Jacket Potato / BakedPotato
Baked Potato
Jam Jelly or Jam
Jelly (a dessert in th UK) Jell-o (flavoured gelatin)
Aubergine Eggplant
Sandwich / Butty / Sarny Sandwich
Ice lolly Popsicle
Bill (at restaurant) check
Grill (oven grill) Broil (oven broil)
Food / Grub / Nosh Food
Rasher A slice of bacon
Eggy bread (fried) French Toast
Runner beans Green beans
broad bean lima bean
Soldiers
(We dip soldiers in our softboiled eggs)
Finger sized slices of toast.
bap hamburger bun
Take-away Take out
biscuit (sweet) cookie
corn flour corn starch
desiccated (coconut) shredded
icing sugar powdered sugar
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icing sugar confectioners sugar
kipper smoked herring
marrow squash
semolina cream of wheat
sorbet sherbet
Swiss roll jelly roll
black treacle molasses
black or white?(coffee) with or without?
candyfloss cotton candyFlapjacks in England are oats mixed with honey and/orgolden syrup and baked then cut into slices. sometimes
raisins are added to the mixture.
In and around the House
I watch the tellywhilst lying on the settee.
Whilstis used in British English. It is another word for while
British English American English
The Toilet / Loo / The John /
Bog / WC / Visiting the littleboys (little girl's room).
Bathroom / Restroom
Bathroom - the room where the bath is. If you asked us forthe bathroom we will think you want to have a bath!
Tap Faucet
Garden Backyard / Yard
Cupboard Closet
Wardrobe Closet
Curtains Drapes
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Net curtains Sheers/under drapes
Bin / Dust Bin Trash Can
Telephone / Blower / Phone Telephone
Television / Box / Telly/ TV TV / Television
Cooker e.g. gas cooker,
electric cookerRange or Stove
Couch / Sofa / Settee Sofa
Hand Basin / Sink Sink
Run the bath Fill the tub
Bath Bath tub
Bath (v.) Bathe
Wireless / Radio Radio
Clothes peg Clothes pin
Sitting room Living room
Living room Living room
Lounge Living room
Drawing room Living room
Sofa Davenport/couch
People
British English American English
Girl / Lass Girl
Boy / Lad Boy
Man / Bloke / Chap/Gentleman / Guy /
Man / Guy
Lady / Woman Lady
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Policeman / Bobby/Copper
Policeman / Cop
Postman Mailman
Dustman Garbage Man
Friend / Pal / Chum/Mate / Buddy
Friend / Buddy
Cashier Teller
Lollypop Man Crossing Guard
Guard (railway) Conductor
Solicitor Lawyer/attorney
Caretaker/porter Janitor
Nutter Crazy Person
Mum / Mummy / Mom Mom
Sport
British English American English
Football Soccer
Rounders Baseball
Bat (table tennis) Paddle (ping pong)
Back to the Top
Other Words
British EnglishAmerican
English
Torch Flashlight
Plaster Band-Aid
Autumn Fall
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Bank Holiday National Holiday
Lift Elevator
Queue
There's a queue.
Stand in a Line
There's a line.
Quid (slang for pound) Bucks
Trodden on Stepped on
I'm knackered I'm Beat
Kip / sleep sleep
Nick steal
Starkers / naked Naked
Come round Come over
Off you go Go ahead
It's gone off It's spoiled
Lady bird Lady bug