What is the Spanish word for "operation"?

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

English

operation

Spanish

operación

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Alternative translations of "operation"

cirugía
funcionamiento
manipulación
empresa

Examples of how to use "operation" in Spanish

English
The doctor performed a successful operation.
Spanish
El médico realizó una operación exitosa.
English
The operation lasted three hours.
Spanish
La operación duró tres horas.
English
She recovered quickly after the operation.
Spanish
Ella se recuperó rápidamente después de la operación.
English
Our rescue operation began at dawn.
Spanish
Nuestra operación de rescate comenzó al amanecer.
English
This machine requires careful operation.
Spanish
Esta máquina requiere un manejo cuidadoso.

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