Despacho (en. Office)

/desˈpatʃo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Space dedicated to administrative or professional work.
My father has an office at home where he works every day.
Mi padre tiene un despacho en casa donde trabaja cada día.
The act of dispatching something.
The dispatch of products is done every week.
El despacho de productos se realiza cada semana.
Office or dependency of an authority or institution.
The mayor's office is very well equipped.
El despacho del alcalde está muy bien equipado.

Etymology

From the verb 'to dispatch,' which means 'to send out or resolve a matter.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

customs office
Office where import and export procedures are carried out.
despacho de aduanas
technical office
Office that offers advisory services in technical fields.
despacho técnico
to give dispatch
To resolve or conclude a matter or procedure.
dar despacho

Related Words

to dispatch
To send out or give exit to something.
despachar
legal office
Office of lawyers or legal office.
despacho jurídico
dispatcher
Person who dispatches or works in an office.
despachador

Slang Meanings

Informal meeting place to work or discuss topics.
Let's go to my office to finish the project.
Vamos a mi despacho a terminar el proyecto.
Colloquial synonym of 'office' in some contexts.
I need to go to the office to print some documents.
Tengo que ir al despacho a imprimir unos documentos.