How to Say "mayor's office" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “mayor's office” is “alcaldía” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tengo que ir a la alcaldía para pedir un permiso.
I have to go to city hall to ask for a permit.
La alcaldía está situada en la plaza principal del pueblo.
The town hall is located in the main square of the town.
La alcaldía anunció nuevas medidas para el tráfico.
The mayor's office announced new measures for traffic.
Always Feminine
This word is always feminine, so you must use 'la' or 'una'. Even if the mayor is a man, the place where he works is still 'la alcaldía'.
The Stress is on the 'i'
Because there is an accent mark on the 'i', you should emphasize that syllable. It sounds like 'dee-ah' at the end.
Alcalde vs. Alcaldía
Mistake: “Voy a hablar con la alcaldía.”
Correction: If you want to speak to the person, say 'el alcalde' (male) or 'la alcaldesa' (female). Use 'alcaldía' for the building or the institution.
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