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depósito

deh-POH-see-toh (stress on 'po')deˈpo.si.to

deposit

Also: payment
NounmA2
Mexico
A hand dropping a stack of colorful paper money into the slot of a sturdy, cartoonish bank vault.

📝 In Action

Hice un depósito de cien euros en mi cuenta.

A2

I made a deposit of one hundred euros into my account.

Necesitas un depósito para reservar el apartamento.

B1

You need a down payment (deposit) to reserve the apartment.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • hacer un depósito – to make a deposit
  • depósito bancario – bank deposit

storage room

Also: tank, reservoir, warehouse
NounmA2
A brightly lit, rectangular storage room containing neatly stacked cardboard boxes and a few distinct, simple items like a bicycle and a rolled-up rug.

📝 In Action

Dejamos las cajas viejas en el depósito de la escuela.

A2

We left the old boxes in the school's storage room.

El coche tiene un depósito de gasolina muy pequeño.

B1

The car has a very small gas tank.

Tuvieron que revisar el depósito de agua de la ciudad.

B2

They had to check the city's water reservoir.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • almacén (warehouse, store)
  • trastero (junk room, storage area (smaller))
  • cisterna (cistern, tank)

Common Collocations

  • depósito de combustible – fuel tank
  • depósito municipal – municipal warehouse (often for impounded vehicles)

sediment

Also: residue, accumulation
NounmB2formal
A cross-section view of a clear glass jar containing water, showing distinct, separate layers of fine, settled sand and mud at the very bottom.

📝 In Action

El análisis mostró depósitos de calcio en el agua.

B2

The analysis showed calcium deposits in the water.

Los geólogos estudiaron los depósitos de arena en la costa.

C1

The geologists studied the sand deposits on the coast.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • sedimento (sediment)
  • residuo (residue)

Common Collocations

  • depósitos minerales – mineral deposits
  • depósito de grasa – fat deposit (medical)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "depósito" in Spanish:

sediment→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: depósito

Question 1 of 2

Which meaning of 'depósito' is used in the sentence: 'El banco exige un depósito mínimo para abrir la cuenta.'

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
depositar(to deposit (verb)) — Verb
depositario(depositary, custodian) — Noun
depositado(deposited (adjective)) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
propósitotránsito
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word 'depositum,' meaning 'something laid down' or 'a trust.' It shares its root with the English word 'deposit,' reflecting its core idea of placing or storing something safely.

First recorded: Late Middle Ages

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: depositoPortuguese: depósitoEnglish: deposit

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if 'depósito' means money or a place?

Look at the words around it. If you see 'banco' (bank), 'cuenta' (account), or 'dinero' (money), it means the financial action. If you see 'llaves' (keys), 'cajas' (boxes), or 'combustible' (fuel), it means the physical storage place or container.

Is 'depósito' the same as 'almacén'?

They are similar synonyms for 'storage.' 'Almacén' generally implies a larger commercial warehouse or storehouse. 'Depósito' can be a small closet, a gas tank, or a large reservoir, making it more versatile.