bufete
/boo-FEH-teh/
law firm
A 'bufete' can refer to a professional law firm.
bufete(noun)
law firm
?a professional business of lawyers
law office
?the physical location where lawyers work
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender of 'bufete'
This word is masculine. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it (el bufete).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Law with Food
Mistake: "Using 'bufete' to mean an all-you-can-eat meal."
Correction: Use 'bufé' for food and 'bufete' for a law firm. They sound similar but have different meanings.
⭐ Usage Tips
When to use it
While 'despacho' can mean any kind of office, 'bufete' is almost exclusively used for lawyers.
A 'bufete' is also a type of writing desk or 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Modern Preference
In modern daily conversation, people will almost always say 'escritorio' for a desk.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: bufete
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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.