Spanish word

ofimático

Pronunciation

IPA/ofiˈmatiko/

Meaning

  • adjectiveoffice-use

Example

La empresa compró un paquete ofimático.

The company bought an office-use package.

Illustration for ofimático (office-use)

More examples

Instalé un nuevo software ofimático en mi ordenador.

I installed new office software on my computer.

Core concept

Business desktop applications used to produce documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Common phrases

  • paquete ofimático

    office suite

  • software ofimático

    office software

  • programa ofimático

    office application

Similar words

informático: Concerns computer technology, software, and IT technical functions.
administrativo: Covers clerical tasks like filing, paperwork, and administrative procedures.
empresarial: Concerns company management and business operational activities.
laboral: Relates to work, employment, and matters of the workplace.

Definition in Spanish

Relativo a los programas informáticos destinados a crear y gestionar documentos, hojas de cálculo y presentaciones para uso en oficina.

Word origin

The word is derived from oficina and informática and names software intended for office use rather than general computing tools.

Usage tips

  • Although similar in form to informático, ofimático specifically refers to office-use software while informático refers to general computing or to an IT professional.

Other meanings

  • officeadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • ofimáticaoffice automationnoun
  • ofimáticamentein an office settingadverb

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