banca
/ˈban.ka/feminine
The Italian word for bank is banca. Wiktionary also lists banco.
Meaning: institution (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| banca | /ˈban.ka/ | feminine |
| banco | /ˈban.ko/ | masculine |
banca is used to refer to a financial institution or the building itself. When you want to say you are performing banking business or are currently 'at the bank', the standard phrasing is to use the preposition 'in' to say in banca. Other common banking terms include Estratto conto (bank statement), Carta di credito (credit card), Prestito (loan), Deposito (deposit) and Prelievo (withdrawal).
Which one should you use?
banco is a masculine form.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
banca is a feminine noun. To say you are performing banking business, the phrase in banca is used.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈban.ka/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word banco is used to describe a 'school' of fish, such as un banco di pesci.
- In a classroom setting, banco does not refer to a financial institution but to a student's 'desk'.
- Both banca and banco share a common ancestor meaning 'bench', which describes the physical furniture where money changers once sat.
Examples in context
- Non è una banca.It's not a bank.This sentence is useful for a simple negation regarding a bank.Tatoeba #8641969 by Guybrush88, translation #8638783 by CM
- Io sono in banca.I'm at the bank.This sentence shows how to say you are at the bank using the phrase in banca.Tatoeba #2559941 by Guybrush88, translation #2549518 by CK
- La banca è aperta?Is the bank open?This sentence is useful for asking about the opening status of a bank.Tatoeba #1523911 by Guybrush88, translation #18432 by CK
- Ho bisogno di andare in banca per prelevare dei soldi.I need to go to the bank to withdraw some money.
- 502 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are walking in the city center.
- LorenzoC'è una banca qui vicino?Is there a bank near here?
- ChiaraSì, la banca è proprio in fondo alla strada.Yes, the bank is right at the end of the street.
- LorenzoGrazie, devo fare un versamento.Thanks, I need to make a deposit.
- ChiaraAllora corriamo, la banca chiude presto.Then let's hurry, the bank closes soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bank” translations and entries banca, banco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries banca, banco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
