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Voy al banco para depositar un cheque.
A1I'm going to the bank to deposit a check.
¿A qué hora abre el banco los sábados?
A2What time does the bank open on Saturdays?
Necesito pedir un préstamo al banco para comprar un coche.
B1I need to ask the bank for a loan to buy a car.
💡 Grammar Points
It's a Masculine Noun
Even though it doesn't end in '-o' in English, 'banco' in Spanish is masculine. Always say 'el banco' (the bank) or 'un banco' (a bank).
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Everything
When you hear 'banco', listen for words about money ('dinero'), accounts ('cuentas'), or loans ('préstamos') to know it's the financial meaning.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: banco
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If you are tired from walking in the park and want to sit down, what are you looking for?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'banco' mean both a financial bank and a park bench?
It's a cool coincidence of language history! The two words actually come from different places. 'Bank' (for money) came from the Italian word for the 'bench' that money-lenders used. 'Bench' (for sitting) came from an old Germanic word for a bench. Over time, both words evolved to become 'banco' in Spanish, so now we use the same word for two different things.
How can I tell which 'banco' someone is talking about?
Context is your best friend! If people are talking about money, accounts, or ATMs, they mean the financial bank. If they're talking about a park, sitting down, or a piece of furniture, they mean a bench. You'll get the hang of it quickly!