Operador (en. Operator)
/opeɾaˈðoɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Person who carries out an operation or who handles equipment.
The crane operator has a lot of experience in his work.
El operador de la grúa tiene mucha experiencia en su trabajo.
In the field of telecommunications, a person or company that provides communication services.
The telephone operator has improved his coverage in the region.
El operador telefónico ha mejorado su cobertura en la región.
Person who calculates or performs mathematical or logistical operations.
The operator in the control room supervises all operations.
El operador en la sala de control supervisa todas las operaciones.
Etymology
From Latin 'operator', which means 'the one who operates'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
telephone operator
Company that provides telephone services.
operador de telefonía
camera operator
Person who handles the camera in audiovisual productions.
operador de cámara
logistics operator
Person who organizes and manages logistics in a company.
operador logístico
Related Words
operate
To perform an operation.
operar
operation
Set of actions carried out to achieve a purpose.
operación
mathematical operation
Calculation performed with numbers.
operación matemática
Slang Meanings
Person who solves problems quickly.
That guy is a real operator; he always knows what to do in every situation.
Ese tipo es un verdadero operador, siempre sabe qué hacer en cada situación.
Intermediary in business or negotiations.
She is the operator of this deal; she knows all the parties involved.
Ella es la operadora de este trato, conoce a todas las partes.