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bureau

[ˈbjʊəroʊ]
nounmasculinepl: bureaus/bureaux
bureau
1. A desk or writing table, typically with drawers for storage
She organized her papers in the bureau drawer.
Ela organizou seus documentos na gaveta do bureau.
2. An office or department for conducting specific business or providing services
The travel bureau helped us plan our vacation.
O bureau de viagens nos ajudou a planejar nossas férias.
3. A government agency or administrative division
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is responsible for federal crimes.
O Bureau Federal de Investigação é responsável por crimes federais.
Synonyms
deskofficeagencydepartmentdivision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bureau/escritório
Commonly used in business and government contexts
São Paulo
escritório
More common in commercial usage
Portugal
bureau/secretária
Secretária preferred for furniture; bureau for offices

Related Idioms & Phrases

bureau of missing persons
travel bureau
employment bureau
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