Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

(..., por sus siglas en inglés)

English translation:

in its initials in English

Added to glossary by Matthew Smit (X)
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Spanish term

(..., por sus siglas en inglés)

Spanish to English Social Sciences Economics Economics
It's been repeated throughout the whole document. I've put "for its English acronym", but I think it's not right.
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in its initials in English

I'm sure Nikki's right, but this is the expression I've always used
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by/using its initials in English

more or less
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as per the acronym in English

This has been discussed before and is in the glossary. You could even consider not translating it at all if it is obvious, i.e. leaving this phrase out (but you haven't given much context), or simply put "BLA BLA in English".
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agree Mercedes L.
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Many thanks all
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Acronym in English:...

An Acronym is a name made up by the first letters of each word. For Example, the United Nations are better known by their acronym in English UN.
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