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    Departamentos (en. Departments)

    de-par-ta-men-tos

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Divisions within a company that are responsible for specific functions.
    The human resources department is looking for new employees.
    El departamento de recursos humanos está buscando nuevos empleados.
    Each of the livable spaces within a building.
    In this building, there are ten departments available for rent.
    En este edificio hay diez departamentos disponibles para alquilar.
    Territorial jurisdiction that is part of a country or state.
    The department of Antioquia is known for its warm climate and beautiful landscapes.
    El departamento de Antioquia es conocido por su clima cálido y paisajes hermosos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'departamentum', which means division.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sales department
    It refers to the section responsible for the marketing of products.
    departamento de ventas
    customer service department
    It is the unit that handles customer inquiries and complaints.
    departamento de atención al cliente
    accounting department
    It is responsible for managing the company's finances.
    departamento de contabilidad

    Related Words

    office
    Workspace where administrative activities are carried out.
    oficina
    subdepartment
    Smallest division within a department.
    subdepartamento
    sector
    Part of a department specialized in a specific area.
    sector

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial use to refer to apartments.
    I’m going to visit some friends who live in central departments.
    Voy a visitar a unos amigos que viven en unos departamentos céntricos.
    In some contexts, it refers to organized groups within a work environment.
    The department is very close-knit; we all help each other.
    El departamento está muy unido, todos nos ayudamos.