Using the ATM in Spanish
Learn to use an ATM in Spanish with this step-by-step lesson from Rocket Spanish. Following ATM instructions in Spanish doesn’t have to be scary – just learn these basic Spanish words and phrases and there’ll be nothing standing between you and your cash!
You may think you only need to learn how to read these Spanish words, but we’ve included the audio so you’ll be able to understand these kind of instructions if someone is speaking to you in Spanish in a shop or bank.
You may think you only need to learn how to read these Spanish words, but we’ve included the audio so you’ll be able to understand these kind of instructions if someone is speaking to you in Spanish in a shop or bank.
Operating an ATM in Spanish
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Cajero automático
ATM (automatic cashier)
When you can’t find one, simply ask...
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¿Dónde hay un cajero automático?
Where is an ATM machine?
Here are some words and phrases you may see on the ATM display screen or hear from a “Talking ATM”. Of course, these will vary, but here’s a general idea of what you will find.
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Por favor, introduzca su tarjeta.
Please insert your card.
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Teclee su NIP (Número de identificación personal)
Enter your PIN.
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Presione Continuar / Oprima Continuar
Press Enter
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Seleccione el tipo de operación que quiere realizar.
Choose the type of transaction you want to make.
Here is a list of types of transactions you may choose from…
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Retiro de efectivo
Withdraw cash
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Saldo
Account balance
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Transferencia / Pago Electrónico
Transfer / Electronic Payment
If you choose “withdraw cash”, you will be asked from which account you would like to withdraw from…
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Cuenta de cheques
Checking account
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Cuenta de ahorro
Savings account
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Tarjeta de crédito
Credit card
Once you have selected the type of transaction and entered the amount of money (200 pesos), you will see or hear the following phrases in order:
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Seleccionó docientos pesos.
You entered 200 pesos.
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¿Es correcto?
Is that correct?
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¿Sí o No?
Yes or no?
Now, you may select 'Yes' or 'No.' And the ATM machine will ask you to wait…
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Espere
Wait
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Su orden está siendo procesada.
Your request is being processed.
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Operación en proceso.
We are dealing with your request.
Once the cash comes out, you will hear...
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Por favor retire su efectivo.
Please remove your cash.
Before your card comes out from the machine, you will be asked if you would like to make another transaction.
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¿Quiere realizar otra operación?
Would you like another transaction?
And finally, once your transactions are completed don’t forget your card and receipt!
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Por favor retire su tarjeta y su recibo.
Please remove your card and receipt.
See you soon! ¡Hasta pronto!
Mauricio Evlampieff
Rocket Spanish
P.S. You can practice your Spanish skills with these exercises.
Exercise 1 - Match the Spanish words with the correct English translation. You may want to print out this lesson and write the letter of the correct answer in the space provided.
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1. Saldo
( ____ )
a. ATM
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2. Cajero automático
( ____ )
b. Electronic payment
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3. Cuenta de ahorro
( ____ )
c. Checking account
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4. Transferencia / Pago Electrónico
( ____ )
d. Account balance
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5. Cuenta de cheques
( ____ )
e. Savings account
Exercise 2 - Now, match the Spanish phrases with the correct English translation.
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1. Teclee su NIP
( ____ )
a.We are dealing with your request.
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2. Presione Continuar / Oprima Continuar
( ____ )
b. Enter your PIN
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3. Por favor retire su efectivo.
( ____ )
c. Would you like another transaction?
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4. ¿Quiere realizar otra operación?
( ____ )
d. Press Enter
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5. Operación en proceso.
( ____ )
e. Please remove your cash.
