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"Office" in Spanish: oficina
la oficina
An office is la oficina (oh-fee-SEE-nah). It is feminine. Say voy a la oficina for going to work.
Morning plans
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How to pronounce oficina
Say it
oh-fee-SEE-nah
/o.fiˈsi.na/
Four syllables: oh-fee-SEE-nah. Stress SEE. Soft c like s.
"Office" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la oficina | office Workplace with desks. | Workplace with desks. |
| en la oficina | at the office Saying where you are. | Saying where you are. |
| la oficina central | head office / main office Main company location. | Main company location. |
| trabajo en una oficina | I work in an office Describing your workplace. | Describing your workplace. |
How to use oficina in real life
- 1Morning plans
Voy a la oficina temprano.
I'm going to the office early.
La oficina is the workplace.
- 2Phone call
Estoy en la oficina ahora.
I'm at the office now.
En la oficina marks location.
- 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.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting a coworker downtown
ChatPal
¿Estás aún en la oficina?
Are you still at the office?
You
Sí. Salgo de la oficina en diez.
Yes. I leave the office in ten.
ChatPal
Te espero en el café.
I'll wait for you at the café.
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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