Spanish Conversation · Level 69
60 words
Spanish word
prefectura
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾefekˈtuɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounprefectural office
Example
¿Dónde está la prefectura?
Where is the prefectural office?
More examples
¿Cómo puedo sacar cita en la prefectura?
How can I schedule an appointment at the prefectural office?
Core concept
Headquarters of a province's government services.
Common phrases
hacer un trámite en la prefectura
submit paperwork at the prefectural office
sacar cita en la prefectura
schedule an appointment at the prefectural office
personal de la prefectura
prefectural office employees
Similar words
gobierno: Central political and administrative body that governs a country, state, or region.
ayuntamiento: City or town hall housing the local council and municipal administration.
provincia: Administrative territory or region made up of several cities and towns.
municipio: Local administrative unit corresponding to a single city or town.
Definition in Spanish
Sede administrativa que dirige la gestión y los servicios públicos de una provincia o entidad territorial similar.
Word origin
Prefectura comes from Latin praefectura, via praefectus 'person placed in charge', with the sense of the headquarters or administration led by a prefect.
Usage tips
- Do not confuse prefectura with provincia, which denotes the territory itself rather than the administrative office.
Other meanings
- prefecturenoun