No. 2,976 in Spanish
bank
The Spanish word "banco" means "bank" (financial institution) or "bench" (seat).
In a sentence
Voy al banco para depositar dinero.
I go to the bank to deposit money.
In this sentence, 'banco' refers to a financial institution where monetary transactions are conducted.
El banco del parque está ocupado por un grupo de amigos.
The bench in the park is occupied by a group of friends.
Here, 'banco' means a bench, which is a long seat found in public spaces like parks.
El banco de peces nadaba cerca de la costa.
The shoal (or school) of fish was swimming near the shore.
'Banco' in this context indicates a shoal or school, referring to a group of fish swimming together.
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