Desocupado

The Spanish word 'desocupado' (masculine singular) or 'desocupada' (feminine singular), and 'desocupados/as' (plural) fundamentally translates to 'unoccupied,' 'free,' or 'available.' It denotes a state of not being engaged in any particular activity, work, or commitment. This can apply to a person, a space, a resource, or even a period of time. It highlights a lack of constraint or pre-existing obligation, opening up the possibility for other uses. The word emphasizes an absence of something else that could occupy the individual or the space in question. It's a versatile term and often used in contexts involving leisure, work, or availability for other tasks. Therefore it can imply a state of idleness or potentially a state of freedom.

Desocupado meaning with examples

• El fin de semana, me gusta estar desocupado para relajarme y no pensar en el trabajo. This past weekend, I enjoy being unoccupied so I can relax and not think about work. Therefore, I can spend time doing what I want to do. Perhaps I'll go for a hike, read a book, or spend quality time with loved ones to unwind.
• ¿Hay una habitación desocupada en el hotel? Is there an unoccupied room in the hotel? The person at the front desk likely has access to the booking records. It is an immediate inquiry if there is a place to accommodate a guest looking for a place to stay.
• El escritorio del jefe siempre está desocupado después de las cinco de la tarde. The boss's desk is always unoccupied after 5 pm. The boss has likely gone home for the day and it is a time to rest, therefore no longer the space for official work, at least for the day.
• Ella está desocupada y busca un nuevo trabajo. She is unemployed and looking for a new job. In this context, 'desocupada' refers to someone not currently engaged in paid work, meaning they have the freedom to seek employment.