retiro de cajero automático
/retiɾo de kaxeɾo automatiko/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "atm withdrawal" is retiro de cajero automático.
This phrase describes the act of taking cash out of a bank account using an automated teller machine. In a banking context, retiro is the standard term for a withdrawal, though you may also see the word extracción used in some formal banking documents.
What does it mean word for word?
The word retiro means withdrawal and comes from the verb retirar, which means to withdraw or remove.
Which one should you use?
While retiro de cajero automático is the standard noun phrase, people more commonly use the verbal phrase sacar dinero del cajero when speaking in everyday conversation.
Did you know?
- The word cajero refers to the machine, but it also describes the person behind a bank counter. Both the automated machine and the human teller share this same name.
- The word retiro can also mean a 'retreat' in a spiritual or military context, not just a financial withdrawal.
- The suffix -ero in cajero is a common Spanish way to denote a profession or a person in charge of a specific object.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, ¿podría indicarme dónde puedo hacer un retiro de dinero en un cajero automático, por favor?Excuse me, could you please tell me where I can make an ATM withdrawal?
- Quisiera hacer un retiro de dinero en un cajero automático en pesos colombianos, por favor.I would like to make an ATM withdrawal in Colombian pesos, please.
- Necesito sacar dinero en un cajero automático en dólares estadounidenses, por favor.I need to withdraw money from an ATM in US dollars, please.
- El retiro de cajero automático fue exitoso.The atm withdrawal was successful.
- Necesito hacer un retiro de cajero automático.I need to make an atm withdrawal.
- Hay un cargo por cada retiro de cajero automático.There is a fee for every atm withdrawal.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are planning to pay for a market purchase in cash.
- MateoNo tengo efectivo para el mercado.I don't have cash for the market.
- LucíaHay un banco cerca para un retiro de cajero automático.There is a bank nearby for an ATM withdrawal.
- MateoPerfecto, iré rápidamente por el dinero.Perfect, I'll go quickly for the money.
- LucíaTe espero aquí, Mateo.I'll wait for you here, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
