Spanish Conversation · Level 118
59 words
Spanish word
ocupante
Pronunciation
IPA/okuˈpante/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)occupant
Example
Varios ocupantes del edificio se quejaron por el ruido.
Several occupants of the building complained about the noise.
More examples
Hay un ocupante nuevo en la casa.
There is a new occupant in the house.
Core concept
Person physically occupying a place such as a house, room, seat, or vehicle.
Common phrases
nuevo ocupante
new occupant
ocupante de la vivienda
dwelling occupant
Similar words
vecino: Person living in the same neighborhood or immediate area.
inquilino: Person who rents and lives in a dwelling under a rental agreement.
propietario: Person who legally owns a property, land, or home.
visitante: Person temporarily present at a place, usually for a short visit.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que ocupa físicamente un lugar, como una casa, una habitación, un asiento o un vehículo, sin especificar su relación legal con ese lugar.
Word origin
From Spanish ocupar (from Latin occupare) plus the agent suffix -ante, meaning 'one who occupies'.
Usage tips
- A neutral term that does not imply ownership or tenancy; when legal status matters, Spanish typically uses residente, inquilino, or propietario, and pasajero for vehicle passengers.