banco

This is the 324th most frequent Portuguese word.


banco

"Banco" in Portuguese means "bench," "bank," or "stool," depending on context.


In this sentence, 'banco' refers to a financial institution where people deposit, withdraw, and manage money.

Eu vou ao banco depois do trabalho.

I am going to the bank after work.


Here, 'banco' is used to mean a piece of furniture designed for seating, typically a bench or stool.

Ele comprou um banco novo para a sala de estar.

He bought a new bench for the living room.


In this context, 'banco' refers again to a type of seat, a bench typically found in public areas or parks.

Os passarinhos pousaram no banco da praça.

The little birds landed on the bench in the square.