This is the 5150th most frequent Portuguese word.
ocupantes
"Occupants" - People or things that occupy a place or position.
In this sentence, 'ocupantes' refers to the individuals present and occupying the seats or the space within the bus.
Os ocupantes do ônibus estavam conversando animadamente.
The occupants of the bus were chatting animatedly.
Here, 'ocupantes' is used to identify the residents or people staying in the house at that moment.
Os ocupantes da casa foram evacuados devido ao incêndio.
The occupants of the house were evacuated due to the fire.
In this case, 'ocupantes' describes the people currently present or working in the office.