How do you say "At an ATM." in Portuguese?

"At an ATM." in Portuguese is "Numa caixa multibanco.". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

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How to Say ‘At an ATM.’ in Portuguese

Q: What does "Numa caixa multibanco." mean in English?

"Numa caixa multibanco." means "At an ATM." in English. Usage tip: [Numa] is [em] + [uma], so literally "in a," but with places it often comes out as "at a" in English. You'll see the same pattern in [num táxi], [num hotel].

Numa caixa multibanco.

NOO-muh KAI-shuh mool-tee-BAHN-koo

[NOO-muh KAI-shuh mool-tee-BAHN-koo]

💬 Usage Tip: [Numa] is [em] + [uma], so literally "in a," but with places it often comes out as "at a" in English. You'll see the same pattern in [num táxi], [num hotel].

🇵🇹 In Portugal: In Portugal, [caixa multibanco] is the local term for an ATM; just saying [multibanco] is also very common. Asking to stop at one is practical and normal if card payment suddenly becomes an issue.

Phrase Breakdown

Numa

[NOO-muh]

in a / at a

Contraction of 'em uma'; used before a feminine singular noun.

Example

Podemos levantar dinheiro Numa caixa multibanco perto daqui.

We can withdraw money at an ATM near here.

caixa

[KAI-shuh]

machine / ATM booth

Literally 'box' or 'machine'; in this context it refers to an ATM machine.

Example

Há uma caixa multibanco junto ao posto de combustível.

There is an ATM next to the gas station.

multibanco

[mool-tee-BAHN-koo]

ATM / Multibanco

Portuguese term for the ATM network and ATM machines in Portugal.

Example

Preciso de um multibanco para levantar dinheiro antes de pagar.

I need an ATM to withdraw money before paying.

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