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"ATM" in Spanish: cajero automático
el cajero automático
An ATM is el cajero automático. It is masculine. Locals often shorten it to el cajero.
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How to pronounce cajero automático
Say it
kah-HEH-roh ow-toh-MAH-tee-koh
/ka.ˈxe.ɾo au.to.ˈma.ti.ko/
kah-HEH-roh ow-toh-MAH-tee-koh. Soft j in cajero. Stress HEH and MAH.
"ATM" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el cajero automático | ATM Full formal name. | Full formal name. |
| el cajero | ATM / cashier Short for ATM; also means cashier. | Short for ATM; also means cashier. |
| sacar dinero del cajero | to withdraw money from the ATM Action phrase. | Action phrase. |
| cajero sin comisión | ATM with no fee Fee hunting. | Fee hunting. |
How to use cajero automático in real life
- 1Directions
¿Hay un cajero automático cerca?
Is there an ATM nearby?
Street ask.
- 2Withdraw
Voy a sacar dinero del cajero.
I'm going to take money out of the ATM.
Clear intent.
- 3Broken
Este cajero automático no funciona.
This ATM isn't working.
Try another machine.
Mistakes English speakers make with cajero automático
Incorrect: La cajero automático.
Correct: El cajero automático.
Cajero is masculine: el cajero.
Incorrect: Busco un ATM.
Correct: Busco un cajero automático.
Say cajero automático, not ATM.
Good to know
Cajero automático is the machine. Cajero alone can mean ATM or a human cashier—context decides.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Looking for cash before dinner
ChatPal
Necesitamos un cajero automático.
We need an ATM.
You
Vi un cajero en la esquina.
I saw an ATM on the corner.
ChatPal
¿Tiene comisión?
Does it have a fee?
You
No sé. Revisamos la pantalla.
I don't know. We'll check the screen.
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FAQ
Common questions about "ATM" in Spanish
Gender of cajero?
Masculine: el cajero automático.
Short form?
People often say el cajero.
Withdraw money?
Sacar dinero del cajero.
Pronounce cajero?
kah-HEH-roh—j like English h.
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