Depositar (en. Deposit)
/de.po.si'tar/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To put something in a specific place.
I am going to deposit the check in the bank.
Voy a depositar el cheque en el banco.
To deliver money to a financial entity.
She decided to deposit her salary every month.
Ella decidió depositar su salario cada mes.
To keep something in a safe place.
It is better to deposit your savings in a savings account.
Es mejor depositar tus ahorros en una cuenta de ahorros.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'depositare', which means 'to put aside'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
deposit a check
To hand over a check to a financial institution for processing.
depositar un cheque
place trust
To fully trust someone or something.
depositar confianza
deposit money
To transfer funds to a bank account.
depositar dinero
Related Words
deposit
Amount of money that is entered into an account.
depósito
bank account
Financial service where funds can be deposited and withdrawn.
cuenta bancaria
interest
Economic benefit obtained on the deposited capital.
interés
Slang Meanings
To throw a phos in the account.
I am going to throw a phos in the account to buy that console.
Voy a echar un phos en la cuenta para comprar esa consola.
To take the cash to the bank.
Today I am going to take the cash to the bank so I don't have it at home.
Hoy voy a llevar la lana al banco para no tenerla en casa.