Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
banco
noun
/ˈbæŋk.oʊ/
Definition
A bank or a bench.
Examples
- Eu fui ao banco para abrir uma conta. (I went to the bank to open an account.)
- Podemos sentar no banco do parque. (We can sit on the park bench.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘banco’ can refer to a financial institution where people deposit money, take loans, or conduct other financial transactions. It can also mean a bench, typically used for seating in public places.
Synonyms
- instituição financeira (financial institution)
- entidade bancária (banking entity)
- banco de praça (park bench)