bank
1. A financial institution that accepts deposits and provides loans
I need to go to the bank to withdraw money.
Preciso ir ao banco para sacar dinheiro.
2. A bench or long seat
He sat on the park bench reading a newspaper.
Ele sentou no banco do parque lendo um jornal.
3. A sand bank or shallow area in water
The ship ran aground on a sand bank.
O navio encalhou em um banco de areia.
4. A repository or collection of data or resources
The hospital maintains a blood bank for emergencies.
O hospital mantém um banco de sangue para emergências.
5. A work bench or table used for manual labor
The carpenter worked at his bench all morning.
O carpinteiro trabalhou em seu banco o dia todo.
In Brazil, 'banco' is commonly used in both formal (financial) and informal (everyday seating) contexts. The financial sector is deeply embedded in Brazilian culture, making 'banco' an essential vocabulary word. Public benches ('bancos') are common gathering spots in Brazilian parks and public spaces, reflecting the social importance of community areas.
NYC Slang
bank (for financial institution); bench (for seating)
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