atm
word
/ˈeɪˌtiˈɛm/
AY-tee-em
/ˈeɪˌtiˈɛm/
AY-tee-em
Definition
An ATM is a machine that allows you to withdraw or deposit money and check your account balance without needing to go into a bank.
Usage & Nuances
'ATM' is informal and universally understood in English-speaking countries. Used almost always to refer to banking machines, not for other meanings (like 'at the moment'). Often used in phrases like 'go to the ATM' or 'ATM fee'. Do not confuse with the abbreviation for 'at the moment' in chat/text.
Spanish: cajero automáticoPortuguese (BR): caixa eletrônicoPortuguese (PT): multibancoChinese (Simplified): 自动取款机Chinese (Traditional): 自動提款機Hindi: एटीएम (स्वचालित टेलर मशीन)Arabic: الصراف الآليBengali: এটিএমRussian: банкоматJapanese: ATM - 現金自動預け払い機Vietnamese: ATM - máy rút tiền tự độngKorean: ATM - 현금자동입출금기Turkish: ATM - banka matikUrdu: اے ٹی ایمIndonesian: ATM - mesin ATM
Example Sentences
I need to get some cash from the ATM.
basic
There is an ATM next to the bank.
basic
My card got stuck in the ATM.
basic
Let’s swing by the ATM before we go shopping.
natural
Do you know if the ATM charges a fee here?
natural
The line for the ATM is really long on Fridays.
natural