Portuguese Phrase
Onde fica o caixa eletrônico para depósitos?
Meaning
A polite way to ask where the ATM that accepts cash deposits is located. It assumes the speaker is looking for a machine where they can put money into their account, not just withdraw it.
When to use
Use this sentence when you are in a bank building, a shopping mall, or a street and need to find an ATM that allows deposits. It works both in formal contexts (talking to bank staff) and informal ones (asking a passer‑by).
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ondeficaocaixaeletrônicoparadepósitos?
Onde (question word)
Used to ask about location. It can start a sentence or be placed after a verb for emphasis.
fica (verb ficar)
Ficar is used to indicate the permanent or semi‑permanent location of something, similar to English “to be located”.
caixa eletrônico (noun)
Literally “electronic box”, the standard term for an ATM in Brazil.
para (preposition)
Introduces the purpose of the ATM – in this case, “for deposits”.
depósitos (plural noun)
The plural form is required because ATMs usually accept many deposits; the singular “deposito” sounds unnatural.
🗨In Conversation
Onde fica o caixa eletrônico para depósitos?
Where is the ATM for deposits?
Fica ao lado da agência, perto da entrada principal.
It’s next to the branch, near the main entrance.
✕Common Mistakes
Onde fica o caixa eletrônico para deposito?
The noun should be plural – "depósitos" – because the ATM handles many deposits.
Onde está o caixa eletrônico para depósitos?
While "fica" is correct for a permanent location, beginners sometimes use "está" which sounds less natural in this context.
Onde fica o caixa eletrónico para depósitos?
Do not translate literally as "caixa eletrónico" (with accent on the i); the correct spelling in Brazilian Portuguese is "eletrônico".
↔Alternatives
Onde está o caixa eletrônico para depósitos?
Where is the ATM for deposits?
Qual é o local do caixa eletrônico de depósitos?
What is the location of the deposit ATM?
Pode me dizer onde encontro um caixa eletrônico que aceita depósitos?
Can you tell me where I can find an ATM that accepts deposits?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, not every ATM accepts cash deposits; usually only those belonging to the same bank as your account do. When you ask for a "caixa eletrônico para depósitos", people may point you to the nearest branch’s lobby, because many banks place deposit‑only machines inside the bank rather than on the street. Also, be aware that some ATMs require you to insert your card before you can make a deposit, so keep your debit card handy.