معنی
Working at one's place of business.
زمینه فرهنگی
The 'pausa caffè' is a fundamental part of being 'in ufficio'. It usually happens around 10:30 AM and involves a quick trip to the bar for an espresso. Lunch breaks ('pausa pranzo') often involve leaving the office to eat at a 'tavola calda' or restaurant, though bringing a 'schiscetta' (lunch box) is becoming more common in cities like Milan. The concept of 'posto fisso' (a permanent job) is culturally significant, and being 'in ufficio' for a large company or the state is often seen as a mark of stability. With the rise of remote work, Italians now distinguish between 'essere in ufficio' (physical) and 'essere operativo' (working but perhaps remotely).
Drop the Article
Remember: it's 'in ufficio', not 'in l'ufficio'. Italian drops the article for many common places.
False Friend Alert
In Portuguese, 'oficina' is a garage. In Italian, 'officina' is also a workshop. 'Ufficio' is only for desks and paperwork!
معنی
Working at one's place of business.
Drop the Article
Remember: it's 'in ufficio', not 'in l'ufficio'. Italian drops the article for many common places.
False Friend Alert
In Portuguese, 'oficina' is a garage. In Italian, 'officina' is also a workshop. 'Ufficio' is only for desks and paperwork!
Smart Working
If you work from home, say 'Lavoro da casa'. If you say 'Sono in ufficio', people will assume you traveled to a building.
The Coffee Invite
If a colleague says 'Sei in ufficio? Caffè?', they aren't just asking your location; they are inviting you for a break.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing preposition.
Marco non può venire al cinema perché è ___ ufficio.
The standard preposition for being at the office in a general sense is 'in'.
Choose the most natural sentence.
How do you tell your boss you will be at work tomorrow morning?
'Sarò in ufficio' is the most standard and professional way to state future presence.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Sei a casa? B: No, ________. Torno tra un'ora.
The speaker is currently at the office, so the present tense 'sono' is required.
Match the sentence to the correct context.
Match: 'Sono nell'ufficio del Direttore.'
The use of 'nell'' (in + il) indicates a specific, identified office.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
In vs. A for Locations
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاMarco non può venire al cinema perché è ___ ufficio.
The standard preposition for being at the office in a general sense is 'in'.
How do you tell your boss you will be at work tomorrow morning?
'Sarò in ufficio' is the most standard and professional way to state future presence.
A: Sei a casa? B: No, ________. Torno tra un'ora.
The speaker is currently at the office, so the present tense 'sono' is required.
Match: 'Sono nell'ufficio del Direttore.'
The use of 'nell'' (in + il) indicates a specific, identified office.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
12 سوالOnly if you mean a specific public office, like 'all'ufficio postale' or 'all'ufficio immigrazione'. For your own workplace, use 'in ufficio'.
'Ufficio' is for general business/admin. 'Studio' is for 'liberal professions' like lawyers, doctors, and artists.
You say 'Lavoro da casa' or 'Sono in smart working'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Use 'essere' (sono in ufficio). 'Stare' is used more for health or temporary states in standard Italian.
Use the articulated preposition: 'Sono nell'ufficio del capo'.
Say 'Sono in negozio'.
'In ufficio' for the general concept; 'nell'ufficio' when followed by a description (e.g., 'nell'ufficio grande').
Usually no. Italians would say 'Sono nel mio studio' if they have a dedicated room at home.
Simply ask: 'Sei in ufficio?'
It's a formal way to say 'to be open for business' or 'to hold hours'.
It is masculine: 'l'ufficio', 'gli uffici'.
عبارات مرتبط
andare in ufficio
similarTo go to the office.
uscire dall'ufficio
contrastTo leave the office.
orario d'ufficio
builds onOffice hours.
lavoro d'ufficio
specialized formDesk job / clerical work.
collega d'ufficio
similarOffice colleague.
