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How to Say "the bank" in Spanish

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banquero

/bahn-KEH-roh//baŋˈkeɾo/

nounB1informal
Use 'banquero' when referring to the person who manages the money or 'house' in a board game.
A person sitting at a green felt table dealing out playing cards.

Examples

¿Quién quiere ser el banquero en esta partida de Monopoly?

Who wants to be the banker in this game of Monopoly?

En el blackjack, el banquero siempre tiene una pequeña ventaja.

In blackjack, the dealer always has a slight advantage.

Role-playing Articles

When playing a game, you 'are' the banker. Use the definite article: 'Ser el banquero'.

banca

/bahn-kah//ˈbaŋka/

nounB2general
Use 'banca' to refer to the 'house' or the entity that holds the money in games of chance, like in a casino.
A green felt table with colorful chips stacked on it.

Examples

En el casino, la banca siempre gana.

In the casino, the house always wins.

¿Quién quiere ser la banca en este juego de mesa?

Who wants to be the bank in this board game?

Él apostó todo contra la banca.

He bet everything against the house.

The Game Role

In games, 'la banca' is the entity that handles the money and pays out the winners.

Banquero vs. Banca in Games

Learners often confuse 'banquero' and 'banca' when talking about games. Remember that 'banquero' is the person *acting* as the bank, while 'banca' is the bank itself or the concept of the house.

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