banco
Definition
A financial institution where money is deposited, withdrawn, or invested.
A long seat or bench, typically made of wood or stone.
A slang term in card games (specifically Baccarat) denoting a player who wagers against the entire bank.
In historical or specialized economic contexts, currency or paper money issued by a bank during periods of depreciation.
Examples
El cliente fue al banco con la esperanza de que su dinero no hubiera desaparecido misteriosamente tras la última actualización del sistema.
The customer went to the bank hoping that their money hadn't mysteriously vanished after the latest system update.
Se sentó en el banco del parque a reflexionar sobre si era más rentable ahorrar o gastar todo en café antes de que la inflación lo devorara.
He sat on the park bench to reflect on whether it was more profitable to save or spend everything on coffee before inflation devoured it.
En Baccarat, gritar 'banco' es la forma más elegante de apostar lo máximo posible mientras esperas que la suerte te sonría.
In Baccarat, shouting 'banco' is the most elegant way to bet the maximum possible amount while waiting for luck to smile upon you.