Oficina (en. Office)

/ofiˈsina/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Space designated for carrying out administrative work.
The office is equipped with computers and desks.
La oficina está equipada con computadoras y escritorios.
A group of workers dedicated to administrative activities.
The sales office achieved its goals this quarter.
La oficina de ventas logró sus objetivos este trimestre.
An office or workspace within a company.
My office is on the third floor of the building.
Mi oficina está en el tercer piso del edificio.

Etymology

From Latin 'officina', which means a place where work is done.

Common Phrases and Expressions

work in the office
Performing work tasks in an office environment.
trabajar en la oficina
headquarters
The main place of operations for a company.
oficina central
decorate the office
Giving style or personality to the workspace.
decorar la oficina

Related Words

employee
A person who works in an office.
empleado
administration
A set of activities related to the management of an office.
administración
company
An entity that may have offices for its operation.
empresa

Slang Meanings

Offi
I'm going to the office to finish a project.
Voy a la ofi a terminar un proyecto.
Cubicle
I'm stuck in my cubicle all day.
Estoy atrapado en mi cubículo todo el día.