Banco: bank
Pronunciation: BAHN-koh (stress the capital letters)
Banco means “bank” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: bank; bench
- How to say it: BAHN-koh
- Gender: el banco
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “banco” means and how to use it
Banco means the place where you keep money and also a bench you can sit on.
Other translations: bench, bank (of fish, of data).
Gender and plural
- Gender: el banco (masculine)
- Plural: los bancos
Examples with audio
- Voy al banco por la mañana.I go to the bank in the morning.
- Nos sentamos en un banco del parque.We sat on a bench in the park.
- El banco abre a las nueve.The bank opens at nine.
Usage tip
Both meanings use the same word, so rely on the sentence. A bank employee can be called “un empleado del banco.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “bank” in Spanish?
“bank” in Spanish is “banco.” It is pronounced BAHN-koh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “banco”?
Say BAHN-koh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “banco” masculine or feminine?
Banco is masculine: “el banco.” The plural is “bancos.”
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