sede
“sede” means “headquarters” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
headquarters
Also: seat, branch
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La sede principal de la empresa está en Madrid.
B1The company's main headquarters is in Madrid.
Ginebra es la sede de muchas organizaciones internacionales.
B2Geneva is the seat of many international organizations.
venue
Also: host city
📝 In Action
¿Qué ciudad será la sede de los próximos Juegos Olímpicos?
B1Which city will be the venue for the next Olympic Games?
El estadio fue elegido como sede para la gran final.
B2The stadium was chosen as the venue for the grand final.
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'sedes', which literally means 'a seat' or 'a place to sit.' Over time, it grew from meaning a literal chair to the place where an entire organization 'sits' or is established.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sede' masculine or feminine?
It is feminine (la sede), even though it doesn't end in 'a'.
Does 'sede' have anything to do with thirst?
No. The word for thirst is 'sed' (no 'e' at the end). They are often confused by beginners because they sound very similar!