A1 Collocation Neutral

Estar ocupado/a

Be busy

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Meaning

To be engaged in an activity, not free.

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Cultural Background

People often use 'estar liado' to sound more natural. It is common to add 'ocupadito' to soften the refusal.

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Gender matters

Always check if you are male or female.

Meaning

To be engaged in an activity, not free.

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Gender matters

Always check if you are male or female.

Test Yourself

Choose the correct verb.

Yo ____ ocupado hoy.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: estoy

We use 'estar' for temporary states.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Choose the correct verb. Choose A1

Yo ____ ocupado hoy.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: estoy

We use 'estar' for temporary states.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, 'La habitación está ocupada'.

Related Phrases

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Estar liado

synonym

To be tied up/busy

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