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    Ocupado (en. Busy)

    /okuˈpaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is not free or that is being used.
    The bathroom is occupied.
    El baño está ocupado.
    That is working on something or has concerns.
    He is very busy with his work.
    Está muy ocupado con su trabajo.
    That cannot be done or accessed at that moment.
    The phone line is busy.
    La línea telefónica está ocupada.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'occupatus', participle of 'occupare', which means 'to occupy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be busy
    To be committed to a task or activity.
    estar ocupado
    has a full schedule
    Does not have available time due to other commitments.
    tiene la agenda ocupada
    when you can be less busy
    When you have free time.
    cuando puedas estar menos ocupado

    Related Words

    occupation
    Activity or work that is performed.
    ocupación
    to occupy
    To take a place or space.
    ocupar
    occupant
    Person who is in a place or position.
    ocupante

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a complicated or very busy situation.
    I'm in a mess, completely busy.
    Estoy en un lío, completamente ocupado.
    To have no time for anything else.
    I can't go out, I'm very busy with school.
    No puedo salir, estoy muy ocupado con la escuela.