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"Bank" in Spanish: banco
el banco
A bank is el banco. It is masculine. Ask ¿Dónde queda el banco más cercano?
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How to pronounce banco
Say it
BAHN-koh
/ˈbaŋ.ko/
BAHN-koh. Stress BAHN. Soft b.
"Bank" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el banco | the bank Financial building. | Financial building. |
| ir al banco | to go to the bank Errand phrase. | Errand phrase. |
| cuenta del banco | bank account Account talk. | Account talk. |
| horario del banco | bank hours Opening times. | Opening times. |
How to use banco in real life
- 1Directions
¿Dónde queda el banco más cercano?
Where is the nearest bank?
Street ask.
- 2Errand
Voy al banco antes del almuerzo.
I'm going to the bank before lunch.
Plan the stop.
- 3Hours
El banco cierra a las tres.
The bank closes at three.
Many close early.
Mistakes English speakers make with banco
Incorrect: La banco está abierta.
Correct: El banco está abierto.
Banco is masculine: el banco.
Incorrect: Voy a la banca ahora.
Correct: Voy al banco ahora.
Everyday place is banco, not banca.
Good to know
Banco is the bank building. Banca often means banking as a system. For ATMs, say cajero.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding a bank before closing
ChatPal
El banco cierra pronto.
The bank closes soon.
You
¿Hay un banco en esta calle?
Is there a bank on this street?
ChatPal
Sí, dos cuadras a la derecha.
Yes, two blocks to the right.
You
Corro entonces. Gracias.
I'll run then. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bank" in Spanish
Is banco masculine?
Yes: el banco.
Nearest bank?
¿Dónde queda el banco más cercano?
Bank vs banca?
Banco is the branch; banca is the system.
Pronounce banco?
BAHN-koh, stress on BAHN.
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