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    Operación (en. Operation)

    /opeɾaˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action that involves a procedure or a set of activities to achieve a goal.
    The rescue operation was a success.
    La operación de救 (salvamento) fue un éxito.
    Set of activities carried out to execute a specific process.
    The operation of the computer system is crucial for the company.
    La operación del sistema informático es crucial para la empresa.
    Surgical intervention.
    The doctor performed open-heart surgery.
    El médico realizó una operación a corazón abierto.
    verb
    To perform an action with a specific objective.
    The surgeon operates on patients every day.
    El cirujano opera a pacientes todos los días.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'operatio', which means 'action of doing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    military operation
    Set of tactical actions carried out by armed forces.
    operación militar
    open-cast operation
    Intervention conducted outdoors, generally in mining.
    operación a cielo abierto
    rescue operation
    Action aimed at saving people in danger.
    operación de rescate

    Related Words

    to operate
    To perform an action to carry something out.
    operar
    operator
    A person who performs an operation or works with machinery.
    operador
    operational
    Set of procedures and techniques used to perform specific tasks.
    operativa

    Slang Meanings

    Quick and effective action in any context.
    They carried out a lightning operation to obtain the necessary resources.
    Hicieron una operación relámpago para conseguir los recursos necesarios.