Operamos (en. Operate)
/opeˈɾamos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To perform a medical or surgical operation.
In the hospital, we operate on patients with care.
En el hospital, operamos a los pacientes con cuidado.
To carry out a specific activity or function.
Today we operate in an important meeting.
Hoy operamos en una reunión importante.
To execute a plan or strategy.
We operate according to the instructions of the boss.
Operamos de acuerdo a las instrucciones del jefe.
Etymology
The term 'operamos' comes from the Latin 'operari', meaning 'to work' or 'to carry out'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
we operate at full steam
We work with great energy and speed.
operamos a todo vapor
we operate efficiently
We carry out our tasks efficiently.
operamos con eficacia
we operate under pressure
We work in risky or stressful situations.
operamos bajo presión
Related Words
operation
Procedure or action to achieve a goal.
operación
operative
Set of planned actions to perform a task.
operativo
operator
Person who performs a specific operation or function.
operador
Slang Meanings
To be in action or activity.
Today we are operating in the office until late.
Hoy estamos operamos en la oficina hasta tarde.
To do things quickly.
We are going to operate quickly if we want to finish on time.
Vamos a operamos rápido si queremos terminar a tiempo.