Sucursal (en. Branch)

/su.kur.sal/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Establishment that is part of a larger company.
The branch of the company in Madrid has grown a lot this year.
La sucursal de la empresa en Madrid ha crecido mucho este año.
Office or site dedicated to providing a service.
I need to go to the bank branch to complete a procedure.
Necesito ir a la sucursal del banco a realizar un trámite.
Administrative center that depends on a larger organization.
The branch in Buenos Aires was inaugurated last month.
La sucursal en Buenos Aires fue inaugurada el mes pasado.

Etymology

From the Latin 'sucursalis', which means 'auxiliary' or 'helper'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Open a branch
To establish a new business location in another place.
abrir una sucursal
Bank branch
Office of a bank in a location different from the main headquarters.
sucursal bancaria
Online branch
Digital platform of a company that offers its services over the Internet.
sucursal en línea

Related Words

Subsidiary
Company that is controlled by another, usually larger.
filial
Office
Place where work is done and administrative matters are managed.
oficina
Business
Economic activity in which goods or services are bought and sold.
negocio

Slang Meanings

Branch in banking slang.
I'm going to the branch to make a transfer.
Voy a la sucursal para hacer una transferencia.
Reference to a location in the context of franchises.
I opened a branch of the restaurant chain.
Abrí una sucursal de la cadena de restaurantes.