Sede

Pronunciation

• Se-de

Usage

The word “sede” in Portuguese can have a couple of different meanings depending on the context in which it is used. The most common usage of “sede” is to refer to thirst. It is the strong desire to drink water or any other liquid when you are dehydrated. In this context, “sede” is a noun and is often used in phrases like “Estou com sede” which translates to “I am thirsty” in English.

Another usage of “sede” in Portuguese is to refer to the headquarters of a company, organization, or institution. In this context, “sede” is a noun and is used to indicate the main location where the operations of the entity are carried out. For example, “A sede da empresa fica em São Paulo” means “The headquarters of the company are located in São Paulo.”

Examples

• Estou com sede – I am thirsty
• Preciso beber água, estou com muita sede – I need to drink water, I am very thirsty
• A sede da ONU fica em Nova York – The headquarters of the UN are located in New York
• Visitei a sede da empresa hoje de manhã – I visited the company’s headquarters this morning