Bufete (en. Office)

bu-fé-te

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A group of lawyers that provide legal services.
Juan works at a law firm in the city.
Juan trabaja en un bufete de abogados en la ciudad.
An office where legal advice is provided.
I decided to visit the law firm to clarify my legal doubts.
Decidí visitar el bufete para aclarar mis dudas legales.
A place where the practice of law takes place.
The law firm has an excellent reputation in the field of labor law.
El bufete tiene una reputación excelente en el ámbito del derecho laboral.

Etymology

From the French 'buffet', which originally referred to a piece of furniture or work table.

Common Phrases and Expressions

law firm
A group of lawyers that offer legal services.
bufete de abogados
to work in a law firm
To practice as a lawyer in a legal office.
trabajar en bufete
to consult at the law firm
To seek legal advice at a law office.
consultar en el bufete

Related Words

lawyer
A professional who practices law.
abogado
legal
Pertinent or related to law.
jurídico
legal
That is in accordance with the law.
legal

Slang Meanings

Informal law office.
I'm going to stop by the law firm to make some quick inquiries.
Voy a pasar por el bufete para hacer unas consultas rápidas.
Low-cost lawyer.
In this neighborhood, there are several law firms that are very affordable.
En este barrio, hay varios bufetes que son muy económicos.