Ocupar
Example: Los soldados ocuparon la ciudad durante la guerra pasada.
Definition
"Ocupar" means to take control or possession of a place, often by force or authority, such as soldiers occupying a city during a war. It also refers to filling or using space, time, or a role.
Etymology
The verb "ocupar" comes from the Latin word "occupare," which means 'to seize, take possession of, or occupy.' It originally implied taking control quickly, often in a military context. Did you know? The root "occupare" is also the source of the English word 'occupy.'
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"Ocupar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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