Meaning
venue
- headquarters, head office
- branch, office (of an organization)
- seat (e.g. of government)
In a sentence
La sede del concerto è vicino alla stazione.
The concert venue is near the station.
Hai già visto la nuova sede dell'azienda?
Have you already seen the company's new branch?
Non ricordo in quale sede abbiamo fatto il corso.
I don't remember at which venue we took the course.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sede | feminine · singular |
| sedi | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'sede' for a company's main office or branch; 'ufficio' is smaller or more generic.
- For a bishop's 'see,' always capitalize: 'la Santa Sede' (the Holy See).
- In body parts, 'sede' is formal; 'sedere' (buttocks) is informal.