Ocupada (en. Busy)

/okuˈpaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has occupation or work.
She is very busy with her work.
Ella está muy ocupada con su trabajo.
That is not available or free.
The phone line is busy.
La línea telefónica está ocupada.
That is full or saturated.
The room is occupied by many visitors.
La sala está ocupada por muchos visitantes.

Etymology

From Latin 'occupata', meaning 'taken' or 'captured'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be busy
Being in the middle of some activity that prevents freedom of action.
estar ocupado
to have a busy mind
Thinking about multiple things, unable to concentrate.
tener la mente ocupada
busy with something
Being involved in a specific task.
ocupada con algo

Related Words

to occupy
To take possession of a place or time.
ocupar
occupation
The activity or work performed by a person.
ocupación
occupant
A person who occupies a place or space.
ocupante

Slang Meanings

To be very busy.
Today I’m in 'busy' mode, I can’t go out.
Hoy estoy en modo 'ocupada', no puedo salir.
To be in a complicated situation.
Things got ugly and I feel busy.
La cosa se puso fea y me siento ocupada.