ocupación
“ocupación” means “job” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
job
Also: occupation, profession
📝 In Action
Por favor, escriba su ocupación en esta línea.
A1Please write your occupation on this line.
Mi ocupación principal es la enseñanza.
A2My main job is teaching.
activity
Also: task, business
📝 In Action
Tengo muchas ocupaciones esta semana.
B1I have many things to do this week.
La lectura es mi ocupación favorita.
B1Reading is my favorite activity.
occupancy
Also: occupation, seizure
📝 In Action
El hotel tiene una ocupación del 90%.
B2The hotel has a 90% occupancy rate.
La ocupación militar terminó en mayo.
B2The military occupation ended in May.
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Words that translate to "ocupación" in Spanish:
occupancy→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: ocupación
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the most likely meaning of 'ocupación' on a government form?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'occupatio', which means 'taking possession' or 'seizing'. It later evolved to describe the things that 'possess' or take up our time, like a job.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ocupación' more formal than 'trabajo'?
Yes. While 'trabajo' is the everyday word for 'job' or 'work,' 'ocupación' is more formal and is often used in official contexts or to describe a specific field of activity.
Does it have a plural form?
Yes, 'ocupaciones'. Note that when you make it plural, the written accent over the 'o' disappears.