ufficio
Devo andare all'ufficio postale.
I need to go to the post office.
A room or building where administrative or clerical work is done.
L'ufficio del sindaco è al secondo piano.
The mayor's office is on the second floor.
In Italian, 'ufficio' can refer to any office space, including government offices, corporate offices, or administrative departments.
A government department or agency responsible for a specific function.
L'ufficio delle imposte ha emesso una nuova circolare.
The tax office has issued a new circular.
Commonly used in legal and administrative contexts.
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Pro Tip
Office vs. Desk
In Italian, 'ufficio' refers to the room or space, while 'scrivania' refers to the desk. Avoid confusing the two.
Gold Rule
Gender Agreement
Always use the masculine article ('il', 'un') with 'ufficio' (e.g., 'il mio ufficio', 'un ufficio moderno').
Word Origin
From Latin 'officium' (duty, service), derived from 'opus' (work) + 'facere' (to do). The sense of a place where work is done developed in the 14th century.
Usage Notes
In Italian, 'ufficio' is a masculine noun. It is often used in compound forms like 'ufficio postale' (post office) or 'ufficio turistico' (tourist office).