bancario
“bancario” means “banking” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
banking, bank-related
Also: financial
📝 In Action
Necesito abrir una cuenta bancaria.
A1I need to open a bank account.
El sistema bancario es muy complejo.
B1The banking system is very complex.
He recibido mi extracto bancario esta mañana.
B2I received my bank statement this morning.
bank employee, banker
📝 In Action
Mi tío es bancario.
A2My uncle is a bank employee.
Los bancarios están en huelga hoy.
B1The bank workers are on strike today.
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How do you say 'bank account' in Spanish?
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Derived from the Spanish word 'banco' (bank/bench), which comes from the Germanic 'bank'. The suffix '-ario' is used to indicate a relationship or profession.
First recorded: 19th century (in its modern financial sense)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'bancario' for a park bench?
No. While 'banco' can mean a park bench, 'bancario' is strictly for financial banking.
How do I describe a bank robbery?
Usually, we use 'robo al banco' or 'atraco bancario', though 'atraco a un banco' is more common in news.
Is 'bancario' formal?
Yes, it is slightly more formal than just saying 'del banco'. You will see it on all your official bank documents.