El banco
Example: El banco aprobó mi solicitud de préstamo personal ayer.
Definition
"El banco" refers to a financial institution that accepts deposits, offers loans, and provides various monetary services to individuals and businesses. It plays a crucial role in managing money, credit, and facilitating economic transactions.
Etymology
The word "el banco" originates from the Italian word 'banco,' meaning bench or counter, where money changers and lenders conducted business in medieval marketplaces. Over time, it evolved to signify the financial institutions we know today.
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"El banco" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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