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    Ocupación (en. Occupation)

    /okupaˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Job or profession of a person.
    My occupation is civil engineer.
    Mi ocupación es ingeniero civil.
    Activity that occupies a person's time.
    Reading is one of my favorite occupations.
    La lectura es una de mis ocupaciones favoritas.
    State of being occupied or taken by something.
    The occupation of the land by the builders has begun.
    La ocupación del terreno por parte de los constructores ha comenzado.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'occupatio', which means 'action of occupying'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    land occupation
    Use and utilization of land.
    ocupación del suelo
    occupation of spaces
    Use of specific areas by people or activities.
    ocupación de espacios
    making occupation an art
    To reflect dedication and mastery in the work one does.
    hacer de la ocupación un arte

    Related Words

    occupant
    Person who occupies a space or position.
    ocupante
    to occupy
    To take possession of a place or time.
    ocupar
    unoccupation
    State of not having occupation or work.
    desocupación

    Slang Meanings

    temporary occupation
    I am in a temporary occupation until I get something better.
    Estoy en una ocupación temporal hasta que consiga algo mejor.
    to work
    I'm going to work over the weekend.
    Voy a currar el fin de semana.