Spanish Conversation · Level 70
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Spanish word
sucursal
Pronunciation
IPA/sukuɾˈsal/
Meaning
- feminine nounbranch
Example
¿Dónde está la sucursal más cercana?
Where is the nearest branch?
More examples
La sucursal bancaria está en la avenida principal.
The bank branch is on the main avenue.
Core concept
Local branch of a business handling commercial or administrative tasks away from headquarters.
Common phrases
sucursal bancaria
bank branch
sucursal principal
main branch
sucursal más cercana
nearest branch
Similar words
tienda: Place that sells goods directly to customers.
oficina: Workplace for handling documents and routine administrative work.
sede: Main headquarters of an organization where central management operates.
delegación: Office sent by headquarters to carry out official duties in a specific region.
Definition in Spanish
Sede secundaria de una empresa situada en otra localidad que realiza funciones comerciales o administrativas.
Word origin
Derived from French succursale, from Latin succurrere 'run to help', reflecting an office established to support the central office.
Usage tips
- Sede denotes the main headquarters and is not interchangeable with sucursal in formal or administrative contexts.