ocupar /ˌokupˈaɾ/ · verb · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "occupy".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Control e Influencia

Source term
occupy
Translation
ocupar
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form ocupar
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + ocupar
Examples
A menudo necesitamos ocupar.
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Topic context

This word appears in the Spanish Control e Influencia.

Example Sentences

Las habitaciones que ocupan podrían ser difíciles de controlar si otros las rodean.

English: The rooms that they occupy might be difficult to control if others surround them.

B2 · Control and Influence

Una pareja joven ocupa el apartamento encima del mío ahora mismo.

English: A young couple occupies the apartment above mine right now.

B2 · Control and Influence

La reunión ocupó la mayor parte de mi tarde ayer.

English: The meeting occupied most of my afternoon yesterday.

B2 · Control and Influence

Estas sillas están ocupadas por invitados de la boda.

English: These chairs are occupied by guests from the wedding party.

B2 · Control and Influence

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