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ubicare

to locate, to situate

verb oo-bee-KAH-reh Rare

Origin: From Latin ubi (where).

Usage Note

Ubicare is a formal or bureaucratic verb meaning to place or locate something in a specific position. It is more common in its past participle form: ubicato / ubicata (l'edificio è ubicato in centro = the building is located in the centre). In everyday speech, trovarsi or essere situato are preferred.

Examples

"L'ufficio è ubicato al secondo piano."

Natural Translation

The office is located on the second floor.

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