A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Where's the atm" in Spanish
Ask for the nearest ATM in Spanish with this essential travel phrase.
¿Dónde está el cajero automático?
DOHN-deh ehs-TAH el kah-HEH-roh ow-toh-MAH-tee-kohneutral
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Use this phrase when you need to withdraw cash and can't find an ATM. It's perfect for asking hotel staff, shopkeepers, or even passersby.
Alternatives
- ¿Dónde hay un cajero?Slightly more casual, asking if there is one nearby.
- ¿Dónde está el banco?Use if you're looking for a bank, which usually has ATMs.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'cajero' with 'cashier'
While 'cajero' can mean cashier, in this context it clearly refers to the ATM machine.
Using 'máquina' instead of 'cajero'
While 'máquina' means machine, 'cajero automático' is the specific term for an ATM.
A small cultural note
In many Latin American countries, ATMs are widely available in cities and towns, often attached to banks or found in convenience stores.
Frequently asked
how to ask for atm in spanish
The most common way is '¿Dónde está el cajero automático?'. This translates directly to 'Where is the automatic teller?'.
what is atm in spanish
An ATM is called a 'cajero automático' in Spanish. The word 'cajero' alone can also refer to a bank teller.
spanish for where is the bank machine
You can ask '¿Dónde está el cajero automático?' or slightly more casually, '¿Dónde hay un cajero?'.
