How to Say "technician" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “technician” is “técnico” — use 'técnico' when referring to someone skilled in a specific trade or technology, especially for repairs or technical support..
técnico
Examples
Llamamos a un técnico para que repare la lavadora.
We called a technician to repair the washing machine.
operador
/oh-peh-rah-DOR//opeɾaˈðoɾ/
Examples
El operador de cámara grabó toda la escena.
The camera operator recorded the whole scene.
Necesitamos un operador con experiencia para esta grúa.
We need an experienced operator for this crane.
El operador de radio envió una señal de socorro.
The radio operator sent a distress signal.
Identifying Gender
Most Spanish nouns ending in '-r' are masculine, so you should use 'el' or 'un' with 'operador'.
Adding the Job Type
To specify what kind of operator someone is, simply add 'de' plus the name of the machine (e.g., 'operador de [máquina]').
Don't use for 'phone operator'
Mistake: “Calling a customer service person an 'operador'.”
Correction: Use 'telefonista' or 'agente' for customer service; 'operador' usually implies physical machinery or technical systems.
Técnico vs. Operador
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