How to Say "organized effort" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “organized effort” is “operativo” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
a logistical coordination
Examples
El operativo policial detuvo a los sospechosos.
The police operation arrested the suspects.
Hubo un gran operativo de limpieza tras el concierto.
There was a massive cleaning effort after the concert.
El gobierno lanzó un operativo de rescate en la montaña.
The government launched a rescue operation in the mountains.
Always Masculine
When used as a noun meaning 'an operation/effort,' it is always masculine: 'el operativo' or 'un operativo'.
Operation vs. Operativo
Mistake: “Don't use 'operativo' for math or medical surgeries.”
Correction: Use 'operación' for '2+2' or 'heart surgery'. Use 'operativo' for a coordinated group action like a search party.
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