office suite

[/ˈɔfɪs swit/]
nounpl: office suites
pacote de aplicativos de escritório
1. A collection of integrated software applications designed for productivity tasks in an office environment, typically including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database programs
Microsoft Office is the most widely used office suite in businesses worldwide.
Microsoft Office é o pacote de aplicativos de escritório mais utilizado em empresas em todo o mundo.
2. A set of interconnected office rooms or spaces within a building that form a single rental or functional unit
The company leased a new office suite on the 15th floor.
A empresa alugou um novo conjunto de salas de escritório no 15º andar.
In Brazil, 'pacote de aplicativos de escritório' is the standard translation for software suites, while 'suíte de escritório' typically refers to physical office spaces. The term 'office suite' became ubiquitous with Microsoft Office's dominance in the corporate world, making it a recognizable term even in Portuguese-speaking business environments. Open-source alternatives like LibreOffice are increasingly popular in Brazilian organizations seeking cost-effective solutions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
productivity suiteapplication suitesoftware bundle

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pacote de aplicativos de escritório
Most common and formal translation
General Brazilian
suíte de escritório
Direct transliteration, used especially for physical office spaces
São Paulo
pacote office
Commonly used informally, especially in business contexts
Portugal
suite de aplicações de escritório
Portuguese European variant

Related Words

spreadsheetword processorpresentation softwaredatabaseproductivity toolssoftware package

Related Idioms & Phrases

office suite compatibility
open source office suite
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