No. 1,556 in Portuguese
ocupação
Occupation; the act of occupying or a job/profession.
In a sentence
A 'ocupação' da sala foi rápida antes do início da reunião.
The occupation of the room was swift before the start of the meeting.
Here, 'ocupação' refers to the act of using or taking up space, describing the physical act of a room being filled or utilized.
Sua 'ocupação' como médica ajuda muitas pessoas.
Her occupation as a doctor helps many people.
In this context, 'ocupação' refers to a profession or job role, indicating what a person does for work or their vocational engagement.
A 'ocupação' das terras foi um evento importante na história da região.
The occupation of the lands was an important event in the history of the region.
Here, 'ocupação' relates to the act of taking control or possession, often used in historical or socio-political contexts to describe territorial claims or settlement.
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