Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

banco

noun

/ˈbæŋkoʊ/

Definition

A term referring to a bank or financial institution, especially in Italian and Spanish contexts.

Examples

After transferring his savings, he felt secure with the funds held at the banco.
The casino had a special banco for high-stakes games.
In Spain, people often visit the banco to manage their finances.

Meaning

Banco typically denotes a place where financial transactions occur, such as deposits, loans, and currency exchange. In some regions, it might also refer to a table at which games are played in gambling contexts.