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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