ubicazione

location, site

noun oo-bee-kah-TSYOH-neh Rare

Origin: Medieval Latin ubicatio, from ubi (where)

Usage Note

Ubicazione is a formal or technical word for the geographical location of something — a building, business, or property. In everyday speech posizione or luogo are preferred, but ubicazione appears frequently in real-estate listings, official documents, and navigation apps. The verb ubicare (to locate, to situate) is its formal counterpart.

Examples

"L'ubicazione dell'ufficio è centrale."

Natural Translation

The location of the office is central.

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