Description

An automated teller machine (ATM) is an electronic device that allows individuals to perform financial transactions, such as withdrawing cash or checking account balances, without the need for a bank teller. ATMs are widely used for their convenience and accessibility, operating 24 hours a day in many locations.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'cajero automático' is the standard term used in medical contexts, while 'cajero 24 horas' and 'a toda hora' may be heard as colloquial or regional alternatives. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid using informal language when interpreting this term.

Example Sentences

EN: I need to find an automated teller machine to withdraw some cash.

ES: Necesito encontrar un cajero automático para retirar efectivo.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'cajero automático' with 'cajero' which can refer to a bank teller; mispronouncing 'automático' as 'automático' leading to confusion; using informal terms in a clinical context.