What is the Portuguese word for "telephone operator"?

Learn how to say "telephone operator" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

telephone operator

Portuguese

telefonista

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Examples of how to use "telephone operator" in Portuguese

English
The switchboard operator answered the call.
Portuguese
A telefonista atendeu a ligação.
English
The switchboard operator answered the call quickly.
Portuguese
A telefonista atendeu a ligação rapidamente.
English
The hospital hired a new switchboard operator yesterday.
Portuguese
O hospital contratou uma nova telefonista ontem.
English
I spoke with the switchboard operator about the reservation.
Portuguese
Conversei com a telefonista sobre a reserva.
English
The switchboard operator carefully took down the message.
Portuguese
A telefonista anotou o recado com cuidado.
English
I need to talk to the switchboard operator right now.
Portuguese
Preciso falar com a telefonista agora mesmo.

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