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How to Say "operations" in Spanish

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operaciones

oh-peh-rah-SYOH-ness/opeɾaˈsiones/

nounB1business, logistics, military
Use this term for business activities, logistical processes, military actions, or general operational management.
A cartoon forklift moving blue boxes along a red conveyor belt inside a brightly colored warehouse, symbolizing business operations and logistics.

Examples

El centro de operaciones monitorea todos los envíos.

The operations center monitors all the shipments.

Las operaciones bancarias se hacen ahora por internet.

Banking operations (transactions) are now done online.

Feminine Plural Noun

Remember that 'operaciones' is always feminine, so any articles or adjectives used with it must also be feminine plural (e.g., 'las operaciones', 'muchas operaciones').

Confusing Gender

Mistake: “Los operaciones”

Correction: Las operaciones. Even though it ends in '-es', the base word 'operación' is feminine.

ejercicios

eh-hehr-SEE-syohs/exeɾˈsisjos/

nounB2official procedures, finance
Choose this word when referring to official procedures, fiscal periods, or annual reports, particularly in finance and accounting.
A simple graphic showing a small, brown briefcase following a circular green path that begins and ends at a stylized finish line flag, symbolizing a completed fiscal cycle.

Examples

Los resultados financieros de los últimos ejercicios han sido positivos.

The financial results of the last fiscal years have been positive.

El ejército llevará a cabo ejercicios de simulación en la frontera.

The army will carry out simulation maneuvers on the border.

Operaciones vs. Ejercicios

Learners often confuse 'operaciones' and 'ejercicios' when talking about financial reports. Remember that 'ejercicios' refers specifically to fiscal periods or official procedures, while 'operaciones' is broader, covering business activities and logistics.

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