Ocupaban (en. Occupied)

/okuˈpaβan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To have possession or use of a place or object.

Previously, they occupied the central square during the festivities.

Antes, ocupaban la plaza central durante las festividades.

To be in a specific place.

The seats occupied almost the entire room.

Los asientos ocupaban casi toda la sala.

To exercise a role or function.

They held the position of directors of the company.

Ellos ocupaban el cargo de directores de la empresa.

It derives from the Latin 'occupare', which means 'to take possession'.

to occupy a place

To make use of a physical space.

ocupar un lugar

to occupy time

To dedicate time to an activity.

ocupar el tiempo

to occupy the mind

To be focused on a thought or idea.

ocupar la mente

occupation

The action of occupying or a job or activity that someone is dedicated to.

ocupación

occupant

A person who occupies a place or space.

ocupante

to occupy

To take possession or use of something.

ocupar

To be in a place that isn't yours.

I was occupying my friend's couch without permission.

Estaba ocupando el sofá de mi amigo sin permiso.

To kill time while waiting.

I was just occupying with the music while you were arriving.

Solo estaba ocupando con la música mientras llegabas.