Departamento (en. Department)

/de.paɾ.taˈmen.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Section of a company that performs a specific function.

The human resources department is responsible for the well-being of employees.

El departamento de recursos humanos se encarga del bienestar de los empleados.

Part of a building designated for a dwelling.

I live in a department in the city center.

Vivo en un departamento en el centro de la ciudad.

Administrative division in some countries.

The department of Antioquia is known for its rich culture.

El departamento de Antioquia es conocido por su cultura rica.

From Latin 'departamentum', which means 'division' or 'separation'.

sales department

Refers to the area responsible for sales in a company.

departamento de ventas

studies department

Academic section dedicated to research and education.

departamento de estudios

police department

Government unit responsible for law enforcement.

departamento de policía

departmental

Related to a department.

departamental

to departmentalize

To divide into departments.

departamentar

Floor or apartment in colloquial terms.

I'm going to rent a depa instead of a department.

Voy a rentar un depa en lugar de un departamento.

Living space in a building.

That depa has an incredible view.

Ese depa tiene una vista increíble.