operador
“operador” means “operator” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
operator
Also: technician
📝 In Action
El operador de cámara grabó toda la escena.
A2The camera operator recorded the whole scene.
Necesitamos un operador con experiencia para esta grúa.
B1We need an experienced operator for this crane.
El operador de radio envió una señal de socorro.
B2The radio operator sent a distress signal.
provider, carrier
Also: tour operator
📝 In Action
¿Qué operador de telefonía móvil me recomiendas?
B1What mobile phone carrier do you recommend?
El operador turístico canceló el viaje a la montaña.
B1The tour operator canceled the trip to the mountain.
Muchos operadores de internet están subiendo sus precios.
B2Many internet providers are raising their prices.
operator
📝 In Action
El signo de más es un operador aritmético.
B2The plus sign is an arithmetic operator.
Usa el operador 'Y' para buscar ambos términos.
B2Use the 'AND' operator to search for both terms.
Este programa requiere un operador lógico diferente.
C1This program requires a different logical operator.
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Quick Quiz: operador
Question 1 of 3
If you are talking about your cell phone company, which term should you use?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'operari', which means 'to work' or 'to labor'. It shares the same root as the word 'opera' (originally meaning 'a work of art').
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'operador' be feminine?
Yes! If the person is female, you change it to 'la operadora'. This entry focuses on the masculine form 'el operador'.
Is an 'operador' the same as an 'operario'?
Not exactly. An 'operario' is usually a manual laborer in a factory. An 'operador' usually works with a specific, complex technical system or machine.
How do I say 'Tour Operator'?
You say 'operador turístico'. It refers to companies that organize vacation packages.