office tower

[/ˈɔːfɪs ˈtaʊər/]
nounpl: office towers
torre de escritórios
1. a tall building designed primarily for office use, typically containing multiple floors of commercial workspace
The new office tower in downtown Manhattan houses over 2,000 employees.
A nova torre de escritórios no centro de Manhattan abriga mais de 2.000 funcionários.
2. a high-rise commercial building with administrative or professional office spaces
The company relocated to a modern office tower with state-of-the-art facilities.
A empresa se mudou para uma torre de escritórios moderna com instalações de última geração.
In Brazil, office towers are significant symbols of urban development and business districts, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. These buildings are central to the country's growing business sectors and are often discussed in the context of real estate investment and urban expansion. In the USA, office towers define city skylines and are integral to American corporate culture and downtown revitalization efforts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
office buildingcommercial towerhigh-rise officeskyscraper
Antonyms / Antônimos
low-rise buildingresidential buildingwarehouse

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
torre de escritórios
most common and standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
edifício comercial de alto padrão
more formal description emphasizing premium quality
Rio de Janeiro
prédio comercial
simpler, more casual term often used
Portugal
edifício de escritórios
European Portuguese uses 'edifício' more frequently than 'torre'

Related Words

skyscrapercommercial real estatedowntowncorporate headquarters

Related Idioms & Phrases

work in an office tower
office tower district
office tower complex
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