Ocupar present conjugation
Ocupar in the present: ocupo, ocupas, ocupa, ocupamos, ocupáis, ocupan.
- to occupy; to take up; (Mex.) to need
- regular
- Participle: ocupado
- Gerund: ocupando
Present presente
| yo | ocupo |
|---|---|
| tú | ocupas |
| él/ella/usted | ocupa |
| nosotros | ocupamos |
| vosotros | ocupáis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | ocupan |
How to use ocupar in the present
The present is regular: ocupo, ocupas, ocupa, ocupamos, ocupan. Use it for space, time and positions now: Ocupa el cargo de jefe de ventas. Me ocupo yo is a very useful phrase at work, meaning I'll handle it. In Mexico, ¿Qué ocupas? is an informal way to ask What do you need?, but outside Mexico it can sound strange.
Examples
No te preocupes, me ocupo yo del pedido.
Don't worry, I'll take care of the order.
Esta aplicación ocupa demasiado espacio en el teléfono.
This app takes up too much space on the phone.
¿Qué puesto ocupa tu hermana en la empresa?
What position does your sister hold at the company?
Quick check: ocupar in the present
More ocupar tenses
- All ocupar tenses
- Ocupar preterite
- Ocupar imperfect
- Ocupar future
- Ocupar conditional
- Ocupar present subjunctive
- Ocupar affirmative commands
Other verbs in the present
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