communal office

[/kəˈmjuːnəl ˈɔːfɪs/]
nounpl: communal offices
escritório comunitário
1. A shared workspace where multiple individuals or organizations work in the same physical space, typically with open layouts and shared amenities
The startup rented a desk in a communal office to reduce overhead costs.
A startup alugou uma mesa em um escritório comunitário para reduzir custos operacionais.
2. A public or semi-public office space designed for collaborative work and shared resources
The communal office provided free Wi-Fi, printing services, and meeting rooms.
O escritório comunitário oferecia Wi-Fi gratuito, serviços de impressão e salas de reunião.
Communal offices have become increasingly popular in Brazil's major metropolitan areas, particularly São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, as part of the startup ecosystem and digital economy growth. This concept aligns with modern work culture emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and cost efficiency. In Portugal, similar spaces have emerged in Lisbon and Porto as part of the European tech scene.
NYC Slang
coworking spot / shared office space
Synonyms / Sinônimos
coworking spaceshared officeopen officecollaborative workspacehot-desking space
Antonyms / Antônimos
private officededicated officeindividual workspaceclosed office

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escritório comunitário
Standard term used in business contexts
São Paulo
espaço de coworking
Often used interchangeably; more common in startup hubs
Rio de Janeiro
escritório compartilhado
Alternative term emphasizing the shared nature
Portugal
escritório comunitário / espaço partilhado
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese; 'espaço partilhado' also common

Related Words

coworkingflexible workspaceopen plan officeshared amenitiesdesk sharingcollaborative environment

Related Idioms & Phrases

share workspace
collaborative work environment
open workspace culture
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