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Common Abbreviations

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La Abreviatura - Abbreviation

Most abbreviations are used in written Spanish and not in spoken Spanish.

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Key Vocab

  • EEUU - Estados Unidos - United States.
  • Avda - avenida - avenue.
  • IVA - VAT.
  • Renfe/RENFE - Spanish railways.
  • El AVE - high speed train.
  • C/ - calle - street.
  • Sr - señor - Mr.
  • Sra - señora - Mrs,
  • Srta señorita - Miss,
  • Sta - santa - St.
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Estimado sr

  • Estimado sr; gracias por su servicio excelente.
    • Dear Sir; thank you for your excellent service.
  • Donald Trump es presidente de los EEUU.
    • Donald Trump is president of the United States.
  • El precio incluye el IVA.
    • The price includes VAT.

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