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Confident Business English

CHAPTER

The Difference Between 1,000 Million and a Billion in Spanish and English

In Spanish you say 1,000 million and in English you say a billion which is confusing. When talking about money especially in Spanish you would probably express it like a hundred thousand of euros. The most difficult numbers that people get mixed up are things like sixes and sevens so worth paying extra attention to them. understanding figures when you hear them is also quite challenging but don't be too hard on yourself if you find that difficult.

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