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"Office" in Spanish: oficina

la oficina

Say it: oh-fee-SEE-nahfeminine · la oficinanoun/o.fiˈsi.na/

An office is la oficina (oh-fee-SEE-nah). It is feminine. Say voy a la oficina for going to work.

Morning plans

Voy a la oficina temprano.
I'm going to the office early.
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How to pronounce oficina

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oh-fee-SEE-nah

/o.fiˈsi.na/

Four syllables: oh-fee-SEE-nah. Stress SEE. Soft c like s.

"Office" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
la oficinaoffice

Workplace with desks.

en la oficinaat the office

Saying where you are.

la oficina centralhead office / main office

Main company location.

trabajo en una oficinaI work in an office

Describing your workplace.

How to use oficina in real life

  1. 1Morning plans

    Voy a la oficina temprano.

    I'm going to the office early.

    La oficina is the workplace.

  2. 2Phone call

    Estoy en la oficina ahora.

    I'm at the office now.

    En la oficina marks location.

  3. 3Looking for a building

    ¿Dónde queda la oficina de pasaportes?

    Where is the passport office?

    Oficina de… names a public office.

Mistakes English speakers make with oficina

Incorrect: El oficina está cerrada.

Correct: La oficina está cerrada.

Oficina is feminine. Say la oficina.

Incorrect: Trabajo en un office.

Correct: Trabajo en una oficina.

Use oficina, not the English word office.

Good to know

Oficina is a workplace office. A doctor's office is often el consultorio. Desk work may be trabajo de oficina.

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Meeting a coworker downtown

  1. ChatPal

    ¿Estás aún en la oficina?

    Are you still at the office?

  2. You

    Sí. Salgo de la oficina en diez.

    Yes. I leave the office in ten.

  3. ChatPal

    Te espero en el café.

    I'll wait for you at the café.

  4. You

    Perfecto. Ya casi termino.

    Perfect. Almost done.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Office" in Spanish

Is oficina masculine or feminine?

Feminine: la oficina, una oficina pequeña.

How do you pronounce oficina?

oh-fee-SEE-nah. Stress SEE.

Is a doctor's office oficina?

Often consultorio for a medical office.

How do I say at the office?

En la oficina.

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