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"P.m." is a form of "p.m.", an abbreviation which is often translated as "p.m.". "AM" is a form of "AM", an abbreviation which is often translated as "AM". Learn more about the difference between "p.m." and "AM" below.
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
abbreviation
a. p.m.
Mis papás se duermen a las 9 p.m.My parents go to bed at 9 p.m.
b. pm
Tu programa empieza a las 10 p.m.Your show starts at 9 pm.
c. PM
En mi horario dice que tengo clases hasta las 8 p.m.My schedule says I have class until 8 PM.
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An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
abbreviation
a. AM
Estás sintonizando Radio Nova, AM 910.You're listening to Radio Nova, 910 AM.
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