edificio per uffici
The English phrase "office building" is translated into Italian as edificio per uffici.
edificio per uffici is a noun used to describe a commercial building that contains spaces for offices.
Meaning: commercial building containing spaces for offices (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of edificio (building), per (for) and uffici (offices).
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural edifici per uffici (office buildings), only the noun edificio is changed to edifici. The prepositional phrase per uffici remains the same.
Did you know?
- In many Italian cities, instead of saying edificio per uffici, locals might simply refer to a large building as a palazzo, even if it is not a historical or noble residence.
- In Italian, the word ufficio can also refer to a 'task' or 'function' in certain formal expressions, stemming from its Latin meaning of 'service'.
- Depending on the city, an edificio per uffici might be called a palazzone if it is an imposing or oversized concrete structure, often with a slightly negative connotation.
Examples in context
- Ho trovato un bel palazzo degli uffici vicino a casa mia.I found a nice office building near my house.
- Sto cercando un edificio per uffici in affitto a prezzi accessibili.I am looking for an affordable office building for rent.
- Cerchiamo un nuovo edificio per uffici in centro.We are looking for a new office building downtown.
- Questo edificio per uffici è molto moderno.This office building is very modern.
- L'affitto per l'edificio per uffici è troppo alto.The rent for the office building is too high.
Example conversation
Chiara and Matteo are discussing real estate options for their startup.
- ChiaraHai visto quel nuovo edificio per uffici?Did you see that new office building?
- MatteoSì, è molto grande e luminoso.Yes, it is very large and bright.
- ChiaraPensi che sia adatto alla nostra azienda?Do you think it is suitable for our company?
- MatteoDovremmo andare a visitarlo domani.We should go visit it tomorrow.
