How to Say "parent company" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “parent company” is “matriz” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2formal
business structure
Examples
La oficina matriz de la empresa está en Madrid.
The company's head office is in Madrid.
Todas las decisiones importantes se toman en la matriz.
All important decisions are made at the headquarters.
La matriz envió nuevos protocolos a las sucursales.
The parent company sent new protocols to the branches.
Adjective placement
When using it as 'head office', put the word 'matriz' after the noun it describes, like 'oficina matriz' or 'casa matriz'.
Confusion with 'head'
Mistake: “La cabeza de la oficina.”
Correction: La oficina matriz. Use 'matriz' specifically when talking about the 'mother' branch of a business.
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