Use of the word, "activa"

Question

I asked someone in Spanish to call a particular business phone line (an information hotline) Later asked the person if they made the call, and they told me they did but that the line was "activa." Are they telling me that the line was forwarded?

More likely that the line was "busy". - 0074b507, Sep 26, 2011

¡Bienvenido al foro! Welcome to the forum! - 0074b507, Sep 26, 2011

Answer 1

I think it was "in use" or "busy".

Normally "ocupado" is used for this. Perhaps there are regional versions of expression here.

I think you're right - the person I was speaking with is Guatamalan... - rich94062, Sep 26, 2011

Answer 2

I think they meant busy. I don't see that particular usage in the dictionary, but forwarded doesn't make much sense to me. Welcome to the Forum by the way, and thanks for the question.

Thanks, I think you're both right! - rich94062, Sep 26, 2011