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🇬🇧 English to 🇺🇸 American English

A quick guide to everyday words you may hear while visiting Florida.

Pamela says: Don’t worry about using British English. Floridians are very used to British visitors and will usually understand you. This guide simply helps explain some of the different words you may see or hear.

Most Common Words

Petrol → Gas
Boot → Trunk
Holiday → Vacation
Queue → Line
Toilet → Restroom
Car Park → Parking Lot
Chips → Fries
Torch → Flashlight
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