La ocupación
Example: La ocupación del hotel aumentó durante las vacaciones de verano.
Definition
"La ocupación" refers to the state or condition of being occupied, especially in the context of a place such as a hotel or room. It indicates the extent to which available space or capacity is filled or used, like the occupancy rate of a hotel during summer vacations.
Etymology
The term "la ocupación" comes from the Spanish verb "ocupar," meaning to occupy or take up space. It traces back to the Latin word "occupatio," which means a taking possession or seizure. Did you know? The word shares roots with the English word "occupation," both derived from Latin, reflecting the idea of holding or filling a place.
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"La ocupación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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