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    Operar (en. Operate)

    /opeˈɾaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To execute an operation, especially in the medical field.
    The surgeon must operate on the patient as soon as possible.
    El cirujano debe operar al paciente lo antes posible.
    To carry out an economic or commercial activity.
    The company operates in several countries in Latin America.
    La empresa opera en varios países de América Latina.
    To act in such a way as to produce an effect or result.
    The mechanism will operate automatically.
    El mecanismo operará de forma automática.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'operari', which means to act or work.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to operate open-heart
    To perform a complex surgery on the heart.
    operar a corazón abierto
    to operate for profit
    To act with the aim of making a profit.
    operar con fines de lucro
    to operate in the market
    To participate in trade or an economic activity.
    operar en el mercado

    Related Words

    operation
    Action of operating.
    operación
    operator
    Person who operates equipment or machinery.
    operador
    operational
    Set of norms and procedures that ensure the functioning of a system.
    operativo
    cooperate
    To act jointly with others for a purpose.
    cooperar

    Slang Meanings

    To be involved in something illegal.
    That group operates in drug trafficking.
    Ese grupo opera en el tráfico de drogas.
    To conduct a business or activity clandestinely.
    It is said that many operate without permits.
    Se dice que muchos operan sin permisos.