Ocupar
Example: Voy a ocupar la sala para la reunión de esta tarde.
Definition
"Ocupar" means to take up or use a space, time, or position. It involves placing oneself or an object in a particular area or role, as in "Voy a ocupar la sala para la reunión de esta tarde," which means I am going to use the room for this afternoon’s meeting.
Etymology
The verb "ocupar" comes from the Latin word "occupare," meaning to seize or take possession of. Did you know? This Latin root also gave rise to the English word "occupy," sharing the same sense of taking or holding space or position.
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"Ocupar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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