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.