bufete de abogados
/buˌfete de aboˈɡados/masculine
The English phrase "law firm" is translated into Spanish as bufete de abogados.
A law firm is a business formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law.
Meaning: business formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bufete (office or bureau) and de abogados (of lawyers).
Which one should you use?
Despacho de abogados is a common alternative used to describe a law firm.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, firma de abogados is commonly used. In Mexico, it is common to refer to a law firm as despacho jurídico, while in Argentina, a law firm is often referred to as estudio de abogados.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both bufete and abogados are pluralized to form bufetes de abogados.
How do you pronounce it?
/buˌfete de aboˈɡados/
Did you know?
- The word bufete used to mean a 'buffet' or a sideboard for food. It actually shares the same French origin as the English word 'buffet', though in Spanish it transitioned from furniture to a professional office.
- The word despacho used in despacho de abogados shares a root with 'dispatch', referring to the act of sending off or clearing a task.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a person might simply say el despacho to refer to the firm, using the word for 'office' as a metonym for the entire legal practice.
Examples in context
- Contraté a un abogado de un despacho de abogados muy prestigioso.I hired a lawyer from a very prestigious law firm.
- La firma de abogados defendió con éxito al acusado.The law firm successfully defended the defendant.
- Mi primo trabaja en un estudio jurídico reconocido en la ciudad.My cousin works at a well-known law firm in the city.
- Fui a visitar la oficina de abogados para consultar mis dudas legales.I went to visit the law firm to get some legal advice.
- Mi hermano trabaja en un bufete de abogados.My brother works in a law firm.
- Ella busca un bufete de abogados muy grande.She is looking for a very large law firm.
- El bufete de abogados está en el centro.The law firm is downtown.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are discussing career options.
- DanielSofía, ¿buscas trabajo en un bufete de abogados?Sofía, are you looking for a job at a law firm?
- SofíaSí, Daniel, quiero ganar más experiencia.Yes, Daniel, I want to gain more experience.
- DanielConozco un bufete de abogados muy bueno.I know a very good law firm.
- Sofía¡Genial! Por favor, dame el contacto.Great! Please give me the contact info.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “law firm” translations and entries bufete de abogados, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bufete, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
