Latin Acronyms for Time

Expand your English vocabulary by learning common Latin acronyms for time and their meanings in this video.

Latin acronyms are commonly used in English to reference different periods of time. This video explains five essential Latin acronyms, their meanings, and how to use them correctly.

Here's a breakdown of the acronyms covered in the video:

• a.m. (ante meridiem): This means "before noon" and is used to indicate times from midnight to midday. For example, "8:00 a.m." means 8 o'clock in the morning.
• p.m. (post meridiem): This translates to "after noon" and is used for times from midday to midnight. For instance, "3:00 p.m." refers to 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
• A.D. (anno Domini): Meaning "in the year of our Lord," this term is used to label or number years in the Gregorian calendar starting from the birth of Jesus Christ. For example, "2023 A.D".
• B.C. (before Christ): Refers to the time before the birth of Jesus Christ. For example, "300 B.C." means 300 years before Christ.
• int. (interim): Meaning "meanwhile" or "in the meantime," this term is used less frequently but is still useful in some situations.

Watch the video to gain a deeper understanding of these Latin acronyms for time and improve your English vocabulary.