No. 1,908 in Spanish
ocio
Leisure or free time.
In a sentence
Durante mi tiempo de ocio, disfruto de leer libros y pintar.
During my leisure time, I enjoy reading books and painting.
Here, 'ocio' is used to refer to free time, where one engages in personal or recreational activities.
Es importante tener un equilibrio entre el ocio y el trabajo.
It is important to have a balance between leisure and work.
In this instance, 'ocio' signifies leisure activities as opposed to professional or obligatory ones, emphasizing balance in life.
La industria del ocio ha crecido significativamente en los últimos años.
The leisure industry has grown significantly in recent years.
Here, 'ocio' is related to leisure in the context of services and activities intended for recreational purposes.
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