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Bank
01
banco
a financial institution that keeps and lends money and provides other financial services
Example
I went to the bank to deposit some money into my savings account.
Can you recommend a reliable bank for opening a new account?
They visited the bank to apply for a loan to purchase a car.
1.1
banco
the building where you go to do your banking
Example
The new bank on Main Street has a modern design with plenty of customer service counters.
She visited the bank to discuss her mortgage options with a financial advisor.
The bank 's security system was upgraded to prevent any potential break-ins.
1.2
hucha, alcancía
a small receptacle with an opening, often used for collecting and storing coins or small amounts of money
Example
When he needed change, he emptied the bank and counted the coins he had saved.
The ceramic bank on his shelf was shaped like a cute, chubby bear.
She smashed the bank open to retrieve the emergency cash she had stored inside.
1.3
el banco, la bolsa
the money that the casino or dealer has during a gambling game
Example
The dealer carefully counted the bank before starting the next round of blackjack.
During the high-stakes game, the bank reached an impressive amount, attracting more players.
The house always keeps a portion of the bank as profit from the games.
02
orilla
land along the sides of a river, canal, etc.
Example
Fishermen lined the bank, patiently waiting for a bite from the fish in the water.
The children played on the sandy bank of the river, building sandcastles and skipping stones.
As we walked along the canal 's bank, we admired the vibrant wildflowers and tall grasses.
03
banco, monto
a long, raised mass of earth, sand, snow, or other material
Example
The river 's current deposited a bank of pebbles and stones along its edge.
The snowplow created a high bank of snow along the sides of the road.
The bulldozer pushed the dirt into a large bank for future construction.
04
banco, fila
an organized arrangement of similar objects placed in a row or in multiple tiers
Example
In the library, a bank of bookshelves lined the walls, filled with various genres of literature.
The pilot carefully navigated the plane past the bank of clouds stretching across the horizon.
The studio was equipped with a bank of synthesizers and mixers for producing music.
05
inclinación, banco
a flight maneuver in which an aircraft tilts sideways along its longitudinal axis, typically while turning
Example
The pilot executed a smooth bank to the right to avoid the storm ahead.
From the ground, we watched the plane 's graceful bank as it circled the airport.
The passengers felt a slight jolt as the airplane began its bank towards the runway.
06
bank, talud
a sloped pile of dirt next to roads to keep them strong and stop them from wearing away
Example
The bank was covered in snow after the heavy storm.
They reinforced the bank with concrete to prevent landslides.
The car slid down the steep bank after losing control.
07
reserva, banco
a reserve supply or stockpile of resources, such as money, goods, or materials, saved for future use, especially in emergencies
Example
She kept a bank of non-perishable food items in case of natural disasters.
The company set up a financial bank to cover unexpected expenses and economic downturns.
Farmers often have a seed bank to preserve a variety of crops for future planting.
to bank
01
ordenar, clasificar
to arrange items in an orderly manner for organization or storage
Transitive: to bank sth
Example
They recently banked firewood neatly in the shed for the winter.
She is currently banking documents in folders for easy access.
The workers banked the boxes neatly against the wall to maximize space in the warehouse.
02
depositar, guardar
to deposit money into a bank account for safekeeping or future use
Transitive: to bank a sum of money
Example
The company banked the profits from the latest quarter to reinvest in the business.
They regularly bank a portion of their earnings to build up an emergency fund.
He advised his children to bank their allowance money instead of spending it all.
03
bancar, operar como banco
to engage in the business of providing financial services, such as accepting deposits, offering loans, and managing investments
Intransitive
Example
The company plans to bank internationally, opening branches in several countries.
They decided to bank in the city to attract a larger customer base.
He chose to bank locally, believing it would help support the community 's economic growth.
04
inutilizar, inclinar
to tilt or lean an object, especially an aircraft, sideways along its longitudinal axis
Intransitive
Transitive: to bank an aircraft
Example
The pilot skillfully banked the plane to the right to make a smooth turn.
During the aerial stunt, the glider banked gracefully, thrilling the spectators below.
The drone banked left to capture a panoramic view of the landscape.
05
construir, levantar
to build a raised barrier or embankment along or around an area
Transitive: to bank an area
Example
The workers banked the river to prevent flooding during the rainy season.
The farmers banked the fields to protect crops from erosion.
The homeowners banked their property with a stone wall to mark the boundaries.
06
contar con, confiar en
to have faith, trust, or confidence in someone or something
Intransitive: to bank on sb/sth
07
cubrir, tapar el fuego
to cover a fire with ashes or other material to regulate its burning rate and maintain a slow, steady burn
Transitive: to bank a fire
Example
The campers banked the campfire with dirt and ashes to ensure it would n't spread.
To save on fuel, they banked the coals of the fireplace for a slow, controlled burn.
Before going to bed, he carefully banked the fire in the wood stove to keep it burning through the night.
08
bancar, realizar operaciones bancarias
to engage in financial activities with a bank, such as maintaining an account or using the bank's services
Intransitive: to bank | to bank with an institution
Example
They have banked with the same institution for over twenty years.
She decided to bank with a local credit union for better customer service.
He plans to bank online for the convenience of managing his finances from home.
09
bancar, gestionar
to act as the person or entity responsible for managing and distributing money or chips in a game or gambling setting
Transitive: to bank a game or gamble
Example
At the charity event, a volunteer banked the casino-style games to raise funds.
The casino assigned a dealer to bank the roulette table for the evening.
He was trusted to bank the Monopoly game, managing the money and properties for the players.
Ejemplo
I went to the bank to deposit some money into my savings account.
Can you recommend a reliable bank for opening a new account?
They visited the bank to apply for a loan to purchase a car.
We used the ATM outside the bank to withdraw money quickly.
She checked her account balance using the bank's mobile app.
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