line (occupied)

The Spanish term 'línea (ocupada)' translates to 'line (occupied)' in English. It is commonly used in telecommunications to indicate that a phone line is in use, or 'busy', by another party. Additionally, it can be used more generically to specify that a physical or metaphorical line or route is currently being utilized or occupied, preventing its immediate use by others.

Example sentences using: línea (ocupada)

La línea está ocupada, por favor intenta más tarde.

The line is busy, please try again later.

This phrase indicates that a phone line is currently in use, suggesting the caller should wait before trying to connect again.

Siempre que llamo, la línea está ocupada.

Every time I call, the line is busy.

This sentence expresses frustration at not being able to reach someone because the line is consistently busy.

No puedo comunicarme, la línea sigue ocupada.

I can't get through, the line is still busy.

Here, the speaker is stating that their attempts to connect are unsuccessful due to the line being busy for an extended period.