Sede (en. Headquarters)

/ˈse.ðe/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Location or building where the management of an organization is exercised.
The company's headquarters is in Madrid.
La sede de la empresa está en Madrid.
Place where a specific activity is carried out.
The congress headquarters will be at the convention center.
La sede del congreso será en el centro de convenciones.
Platform or base of operations of an entity.
The diplomatic headquarters is located in the heart of the city.
La sede diplomática se ubica en el corazón de la ciudad.

Etymology

From Latin 'sedes', which means 'place, seat, residence'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

headquarters
The official address of a company.
sede social
electoral headquarters
Place where electoral processes take place.
sede electoral
academic headquarters
Educational institution of a certain level.
sede académica

Related Words

central headquarters
The main place of operations of a company.
sede central
administrative headquarters
Office where administrative matters are handled.
sede administrativa

Slang Meanings

Meeting place
That café has become the headquarters of our group of friends.
Esa cafetería se ha vuelto la sede de nuestra grupo de amigos.
Center of activity
The bar is the headquarters of the football team.
El bar es la sede del equipo de fútbol.