ocupación
/oh-koo-pah-SYOHN/
job
A baker at work represents an 'ocupación' or job.
ocupación(noun)
job
?profession or line of work
occupation
?formal way to say job
,profession
?specialized work
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
This word ends in '-ción', which almost always means it is feminine. Use 'la' or 'una' with it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Spelling Alert
Mistake: "occpación"
Correction: ocupación
⭐ Usage Tips
Form Filling
If you see 'Ocupación' on a government or medical form, it is simply asking what your job title is.
Painting is an 'ocupación' or activity that someone enjoys doing.
ocupación(noun)
activity
?something you spend time doing
task
?a specific piece of work
,business
?the state of being busy
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Plural Use
When people say 'mis ocupaciones', they usually mean 'my daily tasks' or 'the things keeping me busy'.
Every birdhouse being full illustrates the 'ocupación' or occupancy of a space.
ocupación(noun)
occupancy
?how full a place is
occupation
?military or physical takeover
,seizure
?taking control of a building
📝 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.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ocupación
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the most likely meaning of 'ocupación' on a government form?
📚 More Resources
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.