Preciso de uma conta bancária.
I need a bank account.
Language note: Note that 'conta' can mean account but also 'bill' in other contexts.
Culture note: Having a Portuguese bank account can make everyday transactions smoother and more convenient.
Context: To pay the rent, you realize you need a local bank account.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Preciso
[preh-SEE-soo]
I need
Expresses necessity or desire.
Preciso de ajuda.
I need help.
de
[dee]
of
Expressing a requirement or content.
Preciso de uma conta bancária.
I need a bank account.
uma
[oo-mah]
a
Indefinite article for singular nouns.
Preciso de uma solução.
I need a solution.
conta
[KON-tah]
account
A record or arrangement for financial transactions.
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Financial institution where money can be deposited and withdrawn.
Minha conta bancária está aberta.
My bank account is open.
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