Portuguese · Travel & Getting Around
"Bank" in Portuguese: banco
o banco
Bank in Portuguese is o banco. Go to the bank with ir ao banco. Banco also means bench, so context matters.
Morning errand
Preciso ir ao banco antes do almoço.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce banco
Say it
BAHN-koo
/ˈbɐn.ku/
BAHN-koo — nasal an.
"Bank" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o banco | the bank / a bench Finance default; also seating. | Finance default; also seating. |
| ir ao banco | to go to the bank Errands. | Errands. |
| conta do banco | bank account Account talk. | Account talk. |
| agência bancária | bank branch Physical location. | Physical location. |
How to use banco in real life
- 1Morning errand
Preciso ir ao banco antes do almoço.
I need to go to the bank before lunch.
Ir ao banco contracts a + o.
- 2Asking hours
O banco abre às dez neste sábado?
Does the bank open at ten this Saturday?
O banco as subject.
- 3Clarifying meaning
Sentei no banco da praça, não no banco da esquina.
I sat on the park bench, not at the corner bank.
Same word, two meanings.
Mistakes English speakers make with banco
Incorrect: A banco está fechado.
Correct: O banco está fechado.
Banco is masculine: o banco.
Incorrect: Vou no bank agora.
Correct: Vou ao banco agora.
Use banco, and ao for a + o.
Good to know
Many Brazilian errands that used to mean waiting at o banco now happen in apps. People still say banco for the institution even when they never enter a branch.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding whether to visit a branch
ChatPal
Você ainda vai ao banco resolver isso?
Are you still going to the bank to sort that out?
You
Vou. O banco pediu um documento original.
I am. The bank asked for an original document.
ChatPal
Leva senha. O banco fica cheio perto do meio-dia.
Take a ticket number. The bank gets busy around noon.
You
Boa dica. Quero sair do banco rápido.
Good tip. I want to leave the bank quickly.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bank" in Portuguese
Does banco also mean bench?
Yes. Context tells finance bank from park bench.
How do I say go to the bank?
Ir ao banco.
How do I say bank account?
Conta bancária or conta do banco.
Is banco masculine?
Yes: o banco.
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- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
