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quartel-general
[kwar-ˈtɛl ʒe-ˈɾal]
noun
masculine
pl: quartéis-generais
headquarters
1.
The main military base or center of operations for an armed force or military command
The general established his headquarters in the capital city.
O general estabeleceu seu quartel-general na capital.
2.
The principal office or center of operations for any organization or administration
The company's headquarters is located downtown.
O quartel-general da empresa fica no centro da cidade.
Synonyms
sede
comando
centro de operações
base de operações
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
quartel-general
Standard usage in both military and civilian contexts
Portugal
quartel-general
Standard usage, primarily military context
Related Idioms & Phrases
sair do quartel-general
estar no quartel-general
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