How do you say "I need a bank account." in Portuguese?

"I need a bank account." in Portuguese is "Preciso de uma conta bancária.". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

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How to Say ‘I need a bank account.’ in Portuguese

Q: What does "Preciso de uma conta bancária." mean in English?

"Preciso de uma conta bancária." means "I need a bank account." in English. Usage tip: After [de], the article changes shape: [de uma conta] stays separate, but with [o/a] it contracts, like [de o] → [do] and [de a] → [da]. That same pattern shows up all the time in everyday Portuguese.

Preciso de uma conta bancária.

preh-SEE-soo dee oo-mah KON-tah bahn-KAH-ree-ah

[preh-SEE-soo dee oo-mah KON-tah bahn-KAH-ree-ah]

💬 Usage Tip: After [de], the article changes shape: [de uma conta] stays separate, but with [o/a] it contracts, like [de o] → [do] and [de a] → [da]. That same pattern shows up all the time in everyday Portuguese.

Phrase Breakdown

Preciso

[preh-SEE-soo]

I need

Expresses necessity or desire.

Example

Preciso de ajuda.

I need help.

[dee]

Expressing a requirement or content.

Example

Preciso de uma conta bancária.

I need a bank account.

uma

[oo-mah]

Indefinite article for singular nouns.

Example

Preciso de uma solução.

I need a solution.

conta

[KON-tah]

account

A record or arrangement for financial transactions.

Example

Preciso de uma conta para pagar as despesas.

I need an account to pay expenses.

bancária

[bahn-KAH-ree-ah]

bank

Financial institution where money can be deposited and withdrawn.

Example

Minha conta bancária está aberta.

My bank account is open.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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