March 27, 2012

Clothes Vocabulary (BrE vs AmE)


Clothes
In the UK, we would be embarrassed if people saw our pants. why?/ En el Reino Unido nos sentiríamos avergonzados si la gente viera nuestros ‘pants’. ¿Por qué?

British English
 American English
Trousers 
Pants
Pants / Underwear / Knickers (calzoncillos/ ropa interior /bragas)
Underwear / panties
briefs/underpants (calzoncillos)
shorts/jockey shorts
Jumper / Pullover / Sweater /Jersey
Sweater
Vest (camiseta interior)
Undershirt
Waistcoat (chaleco)
Vest
Trainers
Sneakers
Swimming costume (bañador)
Bathing Suit

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