How are you doing? Are you ready to learn more Portuguese vocabulary?
In our Dica today, we’ll learn about going to the bank in Portuguese.
Dealing with the bank in Portuguese
Solving your problems in the bank can be a little annoying and difficult sometimes… Imagine solving your problems in the bank in Portuguese? It’s even worse if you’re not in your own country or speaking your native language. That’s the reason why today we’ll teach you specific bank vocabulary and some sentences that you can use there.
Vocabulary for the bank in Portuguese
Vocabulary list
| O caixa eletrônico | The ATM |
| O dinheiro | The money |
| As cédulas/notas | The bank note/bills |
| As moedas | The coins |
| Os cartões de crédito/débito | Credit/debit cards |
| O cheque | The check |
| O caixa | The cashier |
| Sacar/Tirar dinheiro | To withdraw money/cash out |
| O envelope para depósito | The deposit envelope |
| O depósito bancário | The bank deposit |
| O extrato bancário | The bank statement |
| O câmbio | The exchange |
| A porta giratória | The revolving door |
| O vigilante | The security guard |
| A fila | The queue/line |
| O gerente | The manager |
| A poupança | The savings account |
| Abertura de conta corrente/poupança | Opening a checking/savings account |
| O empréstimo | The loan |
| O talão de cheque | The checkbook |
| As contas | The bills |
| O cofre | The safety deposit box |
Pronunciation of the bank vocabulary in Portuguese
Ok you can already read and understand all the words, but can you say it like a native? Listen to the pronunciation and repeat after to be sure that you are saying it properly.
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What to say in the bank?
It’s time to learn what to say once you’re in the bank, okay? So, let’s practice and you’ll know what to do next time you go to the bank.
| Onde fica o caixa eletrônico mais próximo? | Where is the nearest ATM? |
| Quero trocar esse cheque. | I want to cash this check. |
| Quero fazer um saque. | I want to make a withdrawal. |
| Quero fazer um depósito. | I want to make a deposit. |
| Quero fazer uma transferência. | I want to do a transfer. |
| Quero abrir uma poupança. | I want to open a savings account. |
| Quero abrir uma conta corrente. | I want to open a checking / current account. |
| Quero abrir uma conta empresarial. | I want to open a business account. |
| Preciso cancelar uma das minhas contas. | I need to close one of my accounts. |
| Posso acessar minha conta pela internet? | Can I access my account online? |
| Minha conta está com saldo negativo/Minha conta está no vermelho | My account has a negative balance/ My account is in the red |
| Quantos dias vai levar para o cheque cair na conta? | How many days will it take for money from the check enter my account? |
| Quais são as taxas adicionais? | What are the additional fees? |
A game about bank vocabulary in Portuguese
You already know all the words, right? Now it’s your moment to shine. Practice saying out loud everything you’ve learned with our game:
Everything was ok?
Have you ever been to a bank in Brazil? Well, then you should. It’s the perfect place for you to practice Portuguese. Brazilian people love to talk while they are waiting in line.
Shall we go to a bank?
See you there! Kisses!
Click on the links below to see more related Dicas
Public institutions
Useful places in Brazil
Supermarket Sections in Portuguese
Brazilian Post Office
