What is the Spanish word for "operate"?

Learn how to say "operate" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

operate

Spanish

operar

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Alternative translations of "operate"

operar
manejar
funcionar
accionar

Examples of how to use "operate" in Spanish

English
Who knows how to operate this machine?
Spanish
¿Quién sabe cómo manejar esta máquina?
English
We operate the coffee machine every morning.
Spanish
Nosotros operamos la máquina de café todas las mañanas.
English
She operated the old camera yesterday.
Spanish
Ella operó la vieja cámara ayer.
English
They are operating the new software now.
Spanish
Ellos están operando el nuevo software ahora.
English
He has operated heavy machinery for years.
Spanish
Él ha operado maquinaria pesada durante años.

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