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    Ocupación (en. Occupation)

    /okupaˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The action of filling a place or space.
    The occupancy of the room was full.
    La ocupación de la sala estaba completa.
    An activity or job performed by a person.
    Her main occupation is teaching.
    Su ocupación principal es la enseñanza.
    State of being occupied.
    The occupancy of hotels during holidays is high.
    La ocupación de los hoteles en vacaciones es alta.

    Etymology

    From Latin occupatio, -onis, meaning 'action of occupying'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    land occupation
    Use given to a portion of land.
    ocupación del suelo
    occupation zone
    Area in which control or dominance is exercised.
    zona de ocupación
    temporary occupation
    Provisional or temporary use of a space.
    ocupación temporal
    illegal occupation
    Unauthorized use of a place.
    ocupación ilegal

    Related Words

    to occupy
    To take or fill a place or space.
    ocupar
    occupant
    A person who occupies a place.
    ocupante
    occupied
    That is being used or is not free.
    ocupado
    unoccupation
    Action of vacating a place.
    desocupación

    Slang Meanings

    To be very busy
    In this occupation, we are very busy with work.
    En esta ocupación, estamos a tope de trabajo.
    To make use of
    I always have to make use of my secondary occupation.
    Siempre tengo que echar mano de mi ocupación secundaria.