la
feminine
/okupaˈθjon/
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Translation
occupation
Word origin
From Latin occupatio, from occupare ('to seize, to take up'), formed from ob plus capere ('to take'). The same root gives English 'occupation' and 'occupy'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- occupatio
- English cognates
- occupation, occupy
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralocupaciones
Examples
¿ actual?
What is your current occupation?
agricultura .
Farming is the main occupation of the region.
muchas , .
Between his many occupations, he has hardly any free time.
lectura .
Reading is her favourite occupation on Sundays.
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The occupation of the city lasted several months.
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