banquero
/banˈkeɾo/masculine
The English word 'banker' is translated into Spanish as banquero. Wiktionary also lists banquera.
Meaning: one who conducts the business of banking (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| banquero | /banˈkeɾo/ | masculine |
| banquera | /banˈkeɾa/ | feminine |
A banker is a person who conducts the business of banking.
Which one should you use?
banquero is the masculine form, while banquera is the feminine form.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes gender to match the person being referred to: use banquero for a man and banquera for a woman.
How do you pronounce it?
/banˈkeɾo/
Did you know?
- The word banquero is built from the word banco, which also means 'bench' in Spanish. This reflects the historical practice of merchants and early bankers conducting business from wooden benches in public squares.
- While banquero describes the person, the adjective bancario is used for everything related to the industry, such as sistema bancario for 'banking system'.
- The term banquero can be used metaphorically in certain regions to describe someone who is very wealthy or controls the finances of a group.
Examples in context
- Tomás luce como un banquero.Tom looks like a banker.This example shows how to use banquero to describe someone's appearance.Tatoeba #5024259 by don_ramon, translation #5024095 by CK
- Mi padre es banquero. Yo soy analista financiero.My father is a banker. I'm a financial analyst.This sentence demonstrates using banquero to state someone's profession.Tatoeba #1134597 by marcelostockle, translation #7917651 by fpp
- Él es un hábil banquero.He is an able banker.This sentence shows the use of banquero when describing a person's skill.Tatoeba #2391197 by kuma, translation #304442 by CM
- Cuando hablé con el ejecutivo bancario, me dio excelentes consejos sobre cómo administrar mis finanzas.When I spoke with the banker, he gave me excellent advice on managing my finances.
- Ayer conocí a alguien que trabaja en el sector financiero. Es un empleado de banca en una institución bastante reconocida.Yesterday, I met someone who works in the financial sector. He is a banker at a well-known institution.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are talking at a cafe about their careers.
- Alejandro¿Quieres ser un banquero exitoso?Do you want to be a successful banker?
- ElenaNo, prefiero trabajar en el diseño.No, I prefer to work in design.
- AlejandroEntiendo, mi hermano es un banquero muy ocupado.I understand, my brother is a very busy banker.
- ElenaSí, ese trabajo requiere mucho tiempo.Yes, that job requires a lot of time.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “banker” translations and entries banquero, banquera, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
