Spanish Expression · Intermediate
estar ocupado
to be busy
Pronunciation: ehs-TAR oh-koo-PAH-doh
Meaning
To be busy or unavailable.
Example
Estoy ocupado esta tarde.
I am busy this afternoon.
Practice tips
- Practice estar ocupado out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish expression is for intermediate-level learners.