bancomat
masculine
The English phrase 'atm' is translated into Italian as bancomat.
In Italian, bancomat refers to an automated teller machine. Colloquially, the term is also used to refer to the bank card itself.
Meaning: (banking) automated teller machine (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
bancomat is an invariable noun, which means it does not change its ending when used in the plural form.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers might mistakenly use the English acronym 'ATM', but in Italy, bancomat is the standard term used in daily conversation.
Did you know?
- The word bancomat is actually a brand name that became a genericized trademark, much like how English speakers use 'Kleenex' for tissues.
- In some contexts, bancomat is used metaphorically to describe a person who is constantly providing money to others without question.
- The term bancomat is a hybrid word combining the English 'bank' and the Italian-influenced 'mat' from 'automatico'.
Examples in context
- Questo è un bancomat?Is this an ATM?This sentence is useful for asking if a specific machine is an ATM.Tatoeba #14023458 by Guybrush88, translation #13477890 by frpzzd
- Non sono un bancomat.I'm not an ATM.This sentence is useful for a humorous way to say one is not an ATM.Tatoeba #14023460 by Guybrush88, translation #12511799 by rul
- Sto cercando un bancomat.I'm looking for an ATM.This sentence is useful for expressing that you are searching for an ATM.Tatoeba #14023515 by Guybrush88, translation #7446663 by Luiaard
- Scusi, dove si trova il bancomat più vicino?Excuse me, where can I find the nearest ATM?
- Per favore, mi indica lo sportello bancomatico più vicino?Could you please direct me to the nearest ATM?
- Hey, sai dove c'è un bancomat qui vicino?Hey, do you know where there is an ATM nearby?
- Mi serve un prelievo. Sai dove c'è un ATM vicino?I need to withdraw cash. Do you know where there is an ATM nearby?
- Scusi, mi può aiutare a trovare un bancomat qui vicino?Excuse me, can you help me find an ATM nearby?
- Quindi, il bancomat si trova a sinistra?So, the ATM is on the left?
- Devo girare a destra dopo quel ristorante?Should I turn right after that restaurant?
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Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are walking in the city center.
- SofiaFrancesco, hai contanti?Francesco, do you have cash?
- FrancescoNo, non ho neanche la carta.No, I don't even have my card.
- SofiaAllora cerchiamo un bancomat.Then let's look for an atm.
- FrancescoSì, ne ho bisogno anche io.Yes, I need one too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “atm” translations and entries bancomat, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
