Meaning
bank (financial institution)
In a sentence
Devo andare in banca prima di pranzo.
I have to go to the bank before lunch.
Hai già chiamato la banca per la carta?
Have you already called the bank about the card?
Oggi la banca non è aperta.
The bank isn't open today.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| banca | feminine · singular |
| banche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use banca for the institution; bancomat usually means ATM, not the bank itself.
- For a specific branch, Italians often say filiale or agenzia della banca.
- With names, use in: in banca, in banca centrale; not a before banca in these common expressions.