Spanish Conversation · Level 138
44 words
Spanish word
depositar
Pronunciation
IPA/deposiˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbdeposit
Example
Voy a depositar dinero en el banco.
I'm going to deposit money in the bank.
More examples
En el cajero puedes depositar efectivo rápidamente.
You can deposit cash quickly at the ATM.
Core concept
Entrusting keys or documents to a custodian.
Common phrases
depositar dinero
make a deposit of money
depositar en el banco
deposit at the bank
depositar en efectivo
deposit cash
depositar un cheque
deposit a check
Similar words
ingresar: Make a bank-account deposit by placing money into the account.
entregar: Present or give over a document or thing directly to another person.
dejar: Leave an object with someone or someplace and then depart.
guardar: Keep an object in a designated safe place for preservation.
Definition in Spanish
Entregar dinero, objetos u otra cosa a una persona o institución para que los guarde o los administre.
Word origin
Cognate of English deposit, ultimately from Latin depositare (de- "down" + ponere "to place"), which developed the sense of entrusting something to someone for safekeeping.
Usage tips
- Also used with abstract nouns (depositar confianza en alguien = place trust in someone), so it can mean 'entrust' beyond just bank deposits.