Meaning
Start a bank account.
Cultural Background
Banks are often closed in the afternoons, so 'abrir una cuenta' usually happens in the morning. Many people use 'abrir una cuenta' to refer to 'cuenta de nómina' (payroll account).
Always use 'abrir'
Don't overthink it. 'Abrir' is the natural, native choice for banks.
Meaning
Start a bank account.
Always use 'abrir'
Don't overthink it. 'Abrir' is the natural, native choice for banks.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Necesito __________ una cuenta en el banco.
The standard collocation for bank accounts is 'abrir'.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesNecesito __________ una cuenta en el banco.
The standard collocation for bank accounts is 'abrir'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, use 'crear' for email accounts.
Related Phrases
Cerrar una cuenta
contrastTo close an account
Cuenta de ahorros
builds onSavings account
