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.