Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Oficina: office
oficina
Pronunciation: oh-fee-SEE-nah (stress the capital letters)
Oficina means “office” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: office
- How to say it: oh-fee-SEE-nah
- Gender: la oficina
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “oficina” means and how to use it
Oficina means “office,” the place where you work.
Gender and plural
- Gender: la oficina (feminine)
- Plural: las oficinas
Examples with audio
- Trabajo en una oficina del centro.I work in an office downtown.
- Mi oficina está en el tercer piso.My office is on the third floor.
- La oficina abre a las nueve.The office opens at nine.
Usage tip
Oficina is a workplace, and “despacho” is a private office in Spain. A post office is “oficina de correos.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “office” in Spanish?
“office” in Spanish is “oficina.” It is pronounced oh-fee-SEE-nah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “oficina”?
Say oh-fee-SEE-nah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “oficina” masculine or feminine?
Oficina is feminine: “la oficina.” The plural is “oficinas.”
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