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How to Say "offices" in Spanish

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oficinas

oh-fee-SEE-nahs/o.fiˈsi.nas/

nounA1general
Use 'oficinas' when referring to the physical location where people work, such as a room or a building.
A colorful storybook illustration showing a row of three distinct, simple rectangular buildings side by side, representing multiple separate offices.

Examples

Las oficinas están en el piso diez de este edificio.

The offices are on the tenth floor of this building.

Trabajo en las oficinas centrales de la empresa.

I work in the company's main offices (headquarters).

El horario de atención al público en las oficinas es de 9 a 5.

Public service hours at the offices are from 9 to 5.

Feminine Plural

Since the singular form 'oficina' ends in -a, it is feminine. When plural, it uses the feminine definite article 'las' (las oficinas).

Mixing up 'office' and 'trade'

Mistake: “Using 'oficios' when you mean 'offices'.”

Correction: 'Oficinas' means the rooms where people work. 'Oficios' means trades or manual jobs.

cargos

/cár-gos//ˈkaɾɣos/

nounB1formal
Use 'cargos' when referring to official duties, responsibilities, or positions of authority, especially in a professional or political context.
A colorful storybook illustration showing a person in a professional suit standing behind a large ornate desk, holding a large, golden key, symbolizing a position of authority.

Examples

Hubo varios cambios en los cargos directivos de la empresa.

There were several changes in the company's management positions.

Ella renunció a todos sus cargos políticos después del escándalo.

She resigned from all her political posts after the scandal.

Always Plural

Remember that 'cargos' is the plural form of 'cargo'. To talk about a single job, use the singular 'cargo'.

Physical Location vs. Job Duties

The most common mistake is using 'cargos' when you mean a physical office space. Remember, 'oficinas' refers to the place, while 'cargos' refers to roles or duties.

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