opereytor
opereytór with stress marks
operator; a person who effects something
Usage Note
Opereytor is borrowed from English 'operator' and can refer to a telephone operator, machine operator, or a person running a business or transport vehicle. It is used in occupational and technical contexts, with the Spanish-derived operador sometimes preferred in more formal writing.
Examples
" Magaling na opereytor siya. "
Natural Translation
He is a skilled operator.
Literal Translation
Skilled operator he.
" Siya ang opereytor ng malaking trak na ito. "
Natural Translation
He/she is the operator of this big truck.
Literal Translation
He/she the operator of big truck this.
" Ang opereytor ng makina ay kailangang maingat dahil mapanganib ito kapag hindi tamang ginamit. "
Natural Translation
The operator of the machine needs to be careful, because it is dangerous when it is not used properly.
Literal Translation
The operator of-the machine needs careful because dangerous it when not correct used.
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