American - British
attorney - lawyer/solicitor
In the UK, a solicitor deals with paperwork, such as when buying a house. A barrister stands up to speak for you in court.
US - UKdrug store - chemist
diaper - nappy
elevator - lift
eraser - rubber
fall - autumn
hood (or car) - bonnet
parking lot - car park
real estate - property
rubber - Durex/condom
shopping cart - shopping trolley
sidewalk - pavement
trucker - lorry driver
trunk (of car) - boot
vacation - holiday
UK - US
autumn - Fall
bonnet (of car) - hood
boot (of car) - trunk
car park - parking lot
chemist - drug store + pharmacy
holiday - vacation
lift - elevator
lorry - truck
lorry driver - truck driver/trucker
Nappy - diaper
pavement - sidewalk
property - real estate
rubber - eraser
shopping trolley - shopping cart
Useful Websites
see my other posts for more details
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