English is full of abbreviations that appear in emails, chats, signs, and conversations. Learning these will help you better understand real-life English.
El inglés está lleno de abreviaturas que aparecen en correos, chats, señales y conversaciones. Aprenderlas te ayudará a comprender mejor el inglés real.
🔍 Common Abbreviations / Abreviaturas comunes
| Abbreviation | Meaning | Español |
|---|---|---|
| ASAP | As soon as possible | Lo antes posible |
| FYI | For your information | Para tu información |
| ETA | Estimated time of arrival | Hora estimada de llegada |
| RSVP | Please respond | Por favor confirme |
| ATM | Automated teller machine | Cajero automático |
| DIY | Do it yourself | Hazlo tú mismo |
| IDK | I don’t know | No lo sé |
| BRB | Be right back | Vuelvo enseguida |
| LOL | Laughing out loud | Reírse a carcajadas |
| TBA | To be announced | Por anunciar |
❌ Common Mistakes / Errores comunes
- ❌ I will come ASAP possible. → ✅ I will come ASAP.
- ❌ RSVP me, please. → ✅ Please RSVP.
🎯 Quick Test / Mini Test
Write what these abbreviations mean:
- FYI
- BRB
- DIY
- TBA
- IDK
✅ Answers / Respuestas
- For your information
- Be right back
- Do it yourself
- To be announced
- I don’t know
✍️ Bonus Practice
Write 5 sentences using some of the abbreviations you have learned.
Example:
- I will call you ASAP.
- FYI, the meeting is canceled.
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