ABBREVIATIONS-4

Good morning again.

Today we continue our review of some common abbreviations in English.

Today's first abbreviation is: UFO (= OVNI in Spanish)

It stands for: Unidentified Flying Object

This abbreviation is used in writing and speaking. Virtually no one says unidentified flying object instead of UFO.

Example 1:
Hank said he saw a UFO yesterday as he was leaving his house very early in the morning. Frankly, I think he's a bit mad.

Today's second abbreviation is: PA

It stands for: Personal Assistant OR Public Address System (= megafonía in Spanish)

Example 2 (Personal Assistant):
Frank: I need that report ASAP. What's taking you so long?
Julie: I'm so sorry Frank. My PA has been ill and I'm a bit behind on my work. Don't worry, I'll have it to you by tomorrow morning.

Example 3 (Public Address System):
She lost her daughter in the supermarket, so she asked the manager to call her over the PA system.

If you have any questions about today's Daily Vitamin, please post your comments by clicking on the "Add a Comment" button in the Daily Vitamin section on our website.

Remember that tomorrow we will send the Essential Weekly Vitamin for Spanish-speaking students of English.

I hope you have a good day.