Ocupaciones (en. Occupations)

/okupaˈsiones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Professional or labor activities performed by a person.

The occupations of workers vary by sector.

Las ocupaciones de los trabajadores varían según el sector.

The tasks or responsibilities that a person has in their daily life.

Their daily occupations include work and family care.

Sus ocupaciones diarias incluyen el trabajo y el cuidado de la familia.

Distractions or hobbies that someone engages in during their free time.

Recreational occupations are important for well-being.

Las ocupaciones recreativas son importantes para el bienestar.

From Latin 'occupatio', meaning to seize or take possession.

Household occupations

Tasks and responsibilities performed at home.

ocupaciones del hogar

Change of occupation

To modify the work activity being carried out.

cambiar de ocupación

Temporary occupations

Jobs that have a limited duration in time.

ocupaciones temporales

Profession

Specialized labor activity that requires training.

profesión

Employment

Paid employment relationship between a worker and an employer.

empleo

Hobby

Activity carried out in free time.

pasatiempo

Job

Today I have to go out to look for a job.

Hoy tengo que salir a buscar chamba.

Work

The work I have leaves me no free time.

El jale que tengo no me deja tiempo libre.