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    Ocuparse (en. Take care of)

    /okuˈpaɾ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To assume the obligation or responsibility for something.
    She takes care of the organization of the event.
    Ella se ocupa de la organización del evento.
    To dedicate time or effort to an activity.
    We take care of the preparations for the party.
    Nos ocupamos de los preparativos para la fiesta.
    To worry or be actively interested in something.
    It is important to take care of mental health.
    Es importante ocuparse de la salud mental.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'occupare', which means 'to occupy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take care of someone
    To care for or attend to a person.
    ocuparse de alguien
    not to take care of
    Not to pay attention to or not to take responsibility for something.
    no ocuparse de
    to be engaged in
    To dedicate time or energy to a specific activity.
    ocuparse en

    Related Words

    occupation
    Activity or work that is carried out.
    ocupación
    busy
    State of being formed by various activities or tasks.
    ocupado
    to occupy
    To fill a space or time.
    ocupar

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the know.
    She always takes care of what happens in the city.
    Siempre se ocupa de lo que pasa en la ciudad.
    To be very busy.
    Lately, he is so busy that he can't go out.
    Últimamente está tan ocupado que no puede salir.