Regístrate y forma parte de nuestra comunidad
Esta lista destaca algunas de las principales diferencias en el vocabulario entre el inglés británico y americano.
| British English | American English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Fall, autumn | Otoño |
| Bill | Check, bill | Cuenta, factura |
| Biscuit | Cookie | Galleta |
| Bonnet (car) | Hood | Capó |
| Boot (car) | Trunk | Maletero |
| Car Park | Parking Lot | Aparcamiento |
| Chemist´s | Drugstore, Pharmacy | Farmacia |
| Chest of drawers | Dresser | Cómoda |
| Chips | French fries | Patatas Fritas |
| Crisps | Potato chips | Patatas chips |
| Cinema | Movie Theater | Cinema |
| Crossroads | Intersection | Intersección |
| Driving Licence | Driver´s license | Carnet de conducir |
| Dummy | Pacifier | Chupete |
| Dustbin, bin | Trash can, garbage can | Cubo de la basura |
| Estate agent | Real estate agent | Agente inmobiliario |
| Estate car | Station wagon | Coche familiar |
| Film | Movie | Película |
| Flat | Apartment | Piso, apartamento |
| Handbag | Purse | Bolso |
| Holiday(s) | Vacation | Vacaciones |
| Jam | Jelly | Mermelada |
| Jelly | Gelatin, Jello | Gelatina |
| Jug | Pitcher | Jarra |
| Lift | Elevator | Ascensor |
| Lorry | Truck | Camión |
| Mad | Crazy | Loco |
| Maths | Math | Mates |
| Motorbike | Motorcycle | Motocicleta |
| Motorway | Highway, Freeway, Expressway | Autopista |
| Nappy | Diaper | Pañal |
| Pants, underpants | Underwear, underpants | Calconcillos |
| Pavement | Sidewalk | Acera |
| Petrol | Gas, gasoline | Gasolina |
| Post | Correo | |
| Postbox | Mailbox | Buzón |
| Postcode | Zip code | Código postal |
| Pub | Bar | Bar |
| Return ticket | Round-trip ticket | Viaje de ida y vuelta |
| Roundabout | Traffic circle | Rotonda |
| Rubber | Eraser | Goma de borrar |
| Rubbish | Garbage, trash | Basura |
| Shop | Store, shop | Tienda |
| Solicitor | Lawyer, attorney | Abogado |
| Spanner | Wrench | Llave inglesa |
| Sweets | Candy | Caramelos |
| Taxi | Cab, taxi | Taxi |
| Tea towel | Dish towel | Paño de cocina |
| Timetable | Schedule | Horario |
| Tin | Can | Lata |
| Torch | Flashlight | Linterna |
| Trousers | Pants | Pantalones |
| Tube, underground | Subway | Metro, tren subterráneo |
| Vest | Undershirt | Camiseta interior |
| Waistcoat | Vest | Chaleco |
| Wellington boots | Rain boots | Botas de agua |
| Windscreen | Windshield | Parabrisas |
| Zip | Zipper | Cremallera |