verb
ocupar
occupy
Tomar un lugar, espacio o puesto, o usar algo por un tiempo.
The Spanish verb "ocupar" primarily means "to occupy" or "to take up".
It is used to describe:
- Taking up space or time (e.g., La mesa ocupa mucho espacio — "The table takes up a lot of space").
- Holding or being in a position (e.g., Ella ocupa el puesto de gerente — "She occupies the manager position").
- Using or engaging with something (e.g., Ocupar un asiento — "To occupy a seat").
Additionally, it can sometimes be used reflexively (ocuparse) meaning "to deal with" or "to take care of" something.
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Examples
Los niños ocupan todo el patio cuando juegan.verb
The children occupy the entire yard when they play.
Solemos ocupar la sala de reuniones cada lunes.verb
We usually occupy the meeting room every Monday.
Ocuparé esta silla.verb
I will occupy this chair.
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