bufete
“bufete” means “law firm” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
law firm
Also: law office
📝 In Action
Mi primo trabaja en un bufete de abogados muy famoso.
B1My cousin works in a very famous law firm.
El bufete se encarga de casos internacionales.
B2The law firm handles international cases.
writing desk
Also: bureau
📝 In Action
El escritor guardaba sus manuscritos en un antiguo bufete de roble.
C1The writer kept his manuscripts in an old oak writing desk.
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If you need legal advice, where would you go?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the French word 'buffet,' which originally referred to a sideboard or a table for displaying items. Over time, in Spanish, it specialized to mean the desk where a lawyer works, and eventually the entire law firm itself.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'bufete' the same as an all-you-can-eat 'buffet'?
Not exactly. In Spanish, the meal is called a 'bufé' (without the 'te' at the end). 'Bufete' refers to a group of lawyers or an old style of desk.
Can I use 'bufete' for a doctor's office?
No. For a doctor's office, you should use 'consultorio' or 'clínica'. 'Bufete' is specifically for the legal profession.