Spanish Conversation · Level 42
75 words
Spanish word
despacho
Pronunciation
IPA/desˈpatʃo/
Meaning
- masculine nounoffice
Example
Trabajo en el despacho.
I work in the office.
More examples
Voy al despacho mañana.
I will go to the office tomorrow.
Core concept
Room where paperwork and administrative tasks are handled.
Common phrases
el despacho
the office
trabajar en el despacho
work at the office
ir al despacho
go to the office
Similar words
oficina: Work area in a business, a room or suite where employees do everyday office tasks.
puesto: Designated desk or workstation that an employee uses for daily duties.
sede: Main office building or location that houses an organization's central administration.
Definition in Spanish
Oficina pequeña o cuarto dentro de una casa o empresa dedicado a tareas administrativas o al trabajo profesional.
Word origin
Derived from the verb despachar 'to handle or dispatch', applied to the room where paperwork and administrative tasks are done.
Usage tips
- English 'dispatch' names an action, but Spanish despacho usually names the physical office or study, not the action of sending.