Quirófano (en. Operating room)

/kiˈɾofano/

Synonyms

  • quirúrgico
  • sala de operaciones
  • sala quirúrgica

Slang Meanings

Usually in the medical environment, it informally refers to the operating room.
The doc said to take him to the 'oro'.
El doc dijo que lo lleváramos al 'quiro'.
Sometimes, 'the room' is used in a colloquial context among medical staff.
Let's prepare everything in 'the room' before the patient arrives.
Vamos a preparar todo en 'el sala' antes de que llegue el paciente.