oficinas
“oficinas” means “offices” in Spanish (plural of 'office').
offices
Also: headquarters, suite of rooms
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Las oficinas están en el piso diez de este edificio.
A1The offices are on the tenth floor of this building.
Trabajo en las oficinas centrales de la empresa.
A2I work in the company's main offices (headquarters).
El horario de atención al público en las oficinas es de 9 a 5.
B1Public service hours at the offices are from 9 to 5.
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This word comes from the Latin term *officina*, which originally meant 'workshop' or 'factory.' This, in turn, is related to the older Latin word *officium*, meaning 'duty' or 'service,' showing that an office is historically a place where duties are performed.
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'office' in the singular?
The singular form is 'oficina' (la oficina). Remember that it is always feminine, so you use the article 'la'.
What is the difference between 'oficina' and 'despacho'?
Both mean 'office.' 'Oficina' is the general, common word for a place of business. 'Despacho' often refers to a smaller, private office, especially for professionals like lawyers or doctors, or a specific department within a larger office.