Translation of Spanish word "ocupado" to English
ocupado
/o.kuˈpa.ðo/
Meaning
AdjectiveCrowded with business or activities; having a great deal going on.
How to use
Ocupado ('busy / occupied') is an adjective/participle (ocupado, ocupada, ocupados, ocupadas). Used for people (busy working) or places (occupied seat/room).
🇬🇧 English
busy
Example
Estoy muy ocupado hoy.
I am very busy today.
El baño está ocupado.
The bathroom is occupied.
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Common phrases
- estar ocupado— to be busy / occupied
- línea ocupada— busy line (telephone)
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The Spanish word "ocupado" means "busy" in English.
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