ufficio
/ufˈfi.t͡ʃo/masculine
The English word 'office' is translated into Italian as ufficio.
ufficio refers to a room or building used for non-manual work. When stating that someone is 'at the office' in a general sense, use the phrase in ufficio without an article.
Meaning: room(s) or building used for non-manual work (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ufficio is the standard term, other words are used for specific types of offices. Studio is used for a professional office or private practice, such as those belonging to a doctor or lawyer. Sede refers to the headquarters or main office of an organization. In educational settings, Segreteria refers to the office responsible for administrative tasks.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of ufficio is uffici.
How do you pronounce it?
/ufˈfi.tʃo/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word ufficio can also refer to a religious service or the performance of a spiritual duty, such as the ufficio delle letture.
- The word ufficio is a linguistic relative of the English word 'opulence', both stemming from the same Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to work' or 'resources'.
- The word ufficio originates from the Latin officium, which meant 'duty' or 'moral obligation' rather than a physical room.
Examples in context
- Lui è in ufficio.He is at the office.This sentence shows how to use ufficio to say someone is at the office.Tatoeba #2934855 by Guybrush88, translation #2612751 by CK
- Non ho un ufficio.I don't have an office.This sentence demonstrates the use of ufficio in a negative statement about possession.Tatoeba #4473482 by Guybrush88, translation #2361190 by CK
- È nel suo ufficio.He's in his office.This sentence shows how to use ufficio to indicate someone is in their specific office.Tatoeba #8002595 by Guybrush88, translation #7386647 by CH
- Devo andare in ufficio domaniI have to go to the office tomorrow
- Il dottore mi ha ricevuto nel suo studioThe doctor received me in his office
- La sede dell'azienda è a MilanoThe company's headquarters is in Milan
- Puoi chiedere informazioni alla segreteria studentiYou can ask for information at the student office
- Mi ritiro nel mio studiolo per concentrarmiI retreat to my little study to concentrate
- Provo a lavorare nella mia stanzetta ma la concentrazione è difficileI try to work in my little office, but focus is difficult
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Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are talking on the phone during a workday.
- SofiaDove sei, Lorenzo?Where are you, Lorenzo?
- LorenzoSono nel mio ufficio.I am in my office.
- SofiaTi aspetto nel nostro ufficio.I will wait for you in our office.
- LorenzoArrivo subito!I'll be there soon!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “office” translations and entries ufficio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ufficio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
