sede
/SAY-day/
headquarters
The main office or headquarters (sede) of an organization.
sede(noun)
headquarters
?the main office or center of an organization
seat
?the place where a government or authority is based
,branch
?a specific physical location of a larger institution
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Alert
Even though it ends in 'e', this word is feminine. Always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't confuse with 'sed'
Mistake: "Tengo sede."
Correction: Tengo sed.
⭐ Usage Tips
Company Talk
Use 'sede' when talking about where a company is officially based, rather than just saying 'oficina' (office).
A venue (sede) where a major event or competition takes place.
sede(noun)
venue
?the location where an event or competition takes place
host city
?a city hosting an event
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Sede' as a Verb
In Spanish, we don't 'venue' an event. We say a place 'is the venue' (es la sede) or 'acts as the venue' (actúa como sede).
⭐ Usage Tips
Sports News
You will see this word constantly when reading about the World Cup or other international tournaments.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sede
Question 1 of 2
If Google opens a new main office in Mexico City, that building is their...
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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!