operario
masc./fem.noun, adjective
1. worker, laborer
manual worker
Common combinations
- operario de fábrica — factory worker
- operario de mantenimiento — maintenance worker
- operario cualificado — skilled worker
- El operario trabaja en una fábrica.The worker works in a factory.
- Los operarios repararon la carretera.The workers repaired the road.
- La empresa busca operarios con experiencia.The company is looking for experienced workers.
2. operator
person who operates a machine or piece of equipment
Common combinations
- operario de grúa — crane operator
- operario de máquina — machine operator
- operario de control — control operator
- El operario maneja la grúa.The operator operates the crane.
- El operario encendió la máquina.The operator turned on the machine.
- Un operario controlaba la entrada.An operator was controlling the entrance.
3. manual, operative
relating to manual work
Common combinations
- personal operario — manual workers
- trabajo operario — manual work
- tareas operarias — manual tasks
- La empresa necesita personal operario.The company needs manual workers.
- El trabajo operario exige esfuerzo físico.Manual work requires physical effort.
- Recibió formación para las tareas operarias.He received training for manual tasks.