Ocupadas (en. Busy)

/okuˈpaðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is in use or not available.
The hotel rooms are occupied.
Las habitaciones del hotel están ocupadas.
That is committed to a task or work.
She is very busy with her work.
Está muy ocupada con su trabajo.
That has a place or space filled with people or things.
The room is occupied by many people.
La sala está ocupada por muchas personas.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'to occupy', which comes from the Latin 'occupare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

she is busy
indicates that someone cannot attend at that moment.
está ocupada
I can't, I'm busy
expresses that something cannot be done because there is a commitment.
no puedo, estoy ocupada
busy and happy
refers to people who are engaged in pleasurable activities.
ocupadas y felices

Related Words

to occupy
to take or have possession of a place or time.
ocupar
occupation
activity or work that takes up a person's time.
ocupación
occupant
person who resides in or uses a place.
ocupante

Slang Meanings

To be very busy with something.
I can't go out, I'm very busy with the project.
No puedo salir, estoy bien ocupada con el proyecto.
To engage in intense recreation.
This weekend I am busy enjoying time with friends.
Este fin de semana estoy ocupada disfrutando con amigos.