banco

American  

[bang-koh, bahng-] / ˈbæŋ koʊ, ˈbɑŋ- /

noun

plural

bancos

1. a declaration made by a bettor in certain gambling games, as baccarat and chemin de fer, indicating a bet matching the full amount in the bank, to the exclusion of all previous lower bets: often used as an interjection.

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verb (used without object)

1. to make such a declaration.

banco British  

/ ˈbæŋkəʊ /

interjection

1. a call in gambling games such as chemin de fer and baccarat by a player or bystander who wishes to bet against the entire bank

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Etymology

Origin of banco

1745–55; < French < Italian < Germanic; see bank ²

Example Sentences

Sin embargo, meses después, Wolgemuth, de 69 años, empleada jubilada de un banco de Monument, Colorado, empezó a notar problemas cognitivos, sobre todo al conducir.

From New York Times • Sep. 5, 2023

Cuando comenzó el banco de alimentos, los organizadores enfrentaron dificultades para conectarse con las personas con necesidades, dijo Pérez.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2021

Un detective veterano es enviado junto con un policía principiante para negociar en el secuestro de un banco.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2020

Siempre estoy depositando, tan cansao de mí en el banco,

From Slate • Dec. 25, 2017

The banco gave a jerk as it bumped into an obstruction, and the impact forced it outward a few feet.

From The Adventures of Piang the Moro Jungle Boy A Book for Young and Old by Stuart, Florence Partello