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ocupación
/okupaˈθjon/
occupation or job
Su ocupación es ser profesor.
His occupation is being a teacher.
general
A person's job, profession, or role in society.
Trabaja en una ocupación muy demandante.
He works in a very demanding occupation.
This is the most common meaning in everyday contexts.
general
The act of occupying or holding a position, place, or time.
La ocupación militar duró varios meses.
The military occupation lasted several months.
This meaning is less common but still relevant in historical or political contexts.
Collocations
cambiar de ocupaciónto change one's occupationocupación principalmain occupationocupación secundariasecondary occupation
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Ocupación' is often used in formal contexts, such as job applications or official documents.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Pay attention to the context to distinguish between 'occupation' (job) and 'occupation' (act of occupying).
Word Origin
From Latin 'occupatio', meaning 'taking possession of' or 'seizing'.
Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'ocupación' can refer to both a person's job and the act of occupying a space or position. The context usually clarifies the intended meaning.
Word Breakdown
ocup-
to take or seize
root-ación
action or state of
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés