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    Ocupaba (en. Occupied)

    /okuˈpaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To take possession or control of a space or place.
    She occupied the chair closest to the window.
    Ella ocupaba la silla más cercana a la ventana.
    To carry out an activity within a certain timeframe.
    For years, he held the position of manager.
    Durante años, él ocupaba el cargo de gerente.
    To be in a place or situation temporarily.
    They occupied the hotel during the summer.
    Ellos ocupaban el hotel durante el verano.
    To utilize something that can be used by another person.
    The artist occupied the studio to create his works.
    El artista ocupaba el estudio para crear sus obras.
    To involve in a specific occupation or job.
    He always occupied his free time reading books.
    Siempre ocupaba su tiempo libre leyendo libros.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'occupare', meaning 'to take possession'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hold a position
    To assume a position of responsibility in an organization.
    ocupar un cargo
    to occupy time
    To engage in activities to utilize available time.
    ocupar el tiempo
    to occupy a place
    To be present in a physical space.
    ocupar un lugar

    Related Words

    occupation
    Activity or job that a person does to earn a living.
    ocupación
    occupies
    Form of the verb occupy in the second person singular of the present tense.
    ocupa
    occupant
    Person who occupies a place or space.
    ocupante

    Slang Meanings

    To be busy
    I can't talk right now, I'm very busy.
    No puedo hablar ahora, estoy muy ocupado.
    To take care of something
    Let me take care of this, it's important.
    Déjame ocuparme de esto, es importante.