Breakdown of Tiro dinheiro do multibanco.
de
of / from / by (means of transport) / wearing (attire)
o dinheiro
the money
tirar
to take
o multibanco
the ATM, the cash machine
Questions & Answers about Tiro dinheiro do multibanco.
Why do we use tiro here instead of another word for "take", like levo or tomo?
In Portuguese, the verb tirar is used for extracting or removing something from a place, like withdrawing money from a machine. Levar means to transport or carry something away with you, and tomar is mostly used for having a drink, taking a shower, or catching a bus.
Why does the sentence say do multibanco instead of just de multibanco?
The word do is a mandatory contraction of the preposition de (from) and the masculine word for "the", which is o. Since multibanco is a specific masculine noun, we say "from the ATM" (do multibanco) rather than just "from ATM" (de multibanco).
Is multibanco the general word for an ATM in Portugal?
Yes, it is the most common word! Multibanco is technically the name of the main Portuguese interbank network, but it became the standard everyday noun for any cash machine. You will hear it used exactly like "ATM" in English.
Why doesn't the sentence start with eu (I)?
In Portuguese, the subject pronoun is often dropped because the verb's ending tells you exactly who is acting. The -o ending on tiro already means "I take". Leaving out eu is extremely common and makes you sound more natural.