bureau

a desk with drawers, used for writing or working at

escritorio, buró

Collocations bureau drawer

• She sat at her bureau and began to write.

  Ella se sentó en su escritorio y comenzó a escribir.

a government office or department, especially one that deals with a particular subject or activity

oficina, departamento

Collocations bureau of statistics

• The bureau is responsible for issuing passports.

  El departamento es responsable de emitir pasaportes.

a desk in a hotel where guests can get information and help from the staff

recepción, mostrador de información

Collocations hotel bureau

• I went to the hotel bureau to ask about local attractions.

  Fui a la recepción del hotel para preguntar sobre atracciones locales.

an organization that provides information or advice on a particular subject, especially one connected with the government

organización, instituto

Collocations consumer bureau

• The consumer bureau investigates complaints about unfair business practices.

  El organismo de consumidores investiga quejas sobre prácticas comerciales injustas.

a department in a large office or organization that deals with a particular subject or activity

departamento, sección

Collocations bureau of education

• The bureau handles all matters related to employment.

  La sección maneja todas las cuestiones relacionadas con el empleo.

a country or region that is part of a larger political unit, such as an empire or federation

estado, provincia

Collocations bureau of the United States

• The bureau has its own government and laws.

  El estado tiene su propio gobierno y leyes.

a piece of furniture with drawers, used for storing papers or other items

cajón, gavetero

Collocations bureau drawer

• He kept all his important documents in the bureau.

  Él guardaba todos sus documentos importantes en el gavetero.

a desk or table used for office work, often with drawers and a filing cabinet

escritorio, buró de oficina

Collocations office bureau

• She works at a small desk in the corner of her office.

  Ella trabaja en un escritorio pequeño en la esquina de su oficina.