BC

BC(
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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. a. C.
Augustus Caesar rose to power in 27 BC.César Augusto ascendió al poder en 27 a. C.
b. a. de C.
Some archaeologists estimate that people began arriving in North America as early as 15,000 BC.Algunos arqueólogos estiman que empezó a llegar gente a Norteamérica a partir de 15000 a. de C.
c. A. C.
The Roman empire lasted from approximately 500 BC to 500 AD.El Imperio romano duró aproximadamente desde 500 A. C. hasta 500 D. C.
d. antes de Cristo (when spoken)
Part of the Great Wall of China was built during the Qin Dynasty, in the third century BC.Una parte de la Gran Muralla China fue construida durante la dinastía Qin, en el siglo III antes de Cristo.
a. Columbia Británica
Janice grew up in Vancouver, BC.Janice se crió en Vancouver, Columbia Británica.
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