operaciones psicológicas
/opeɾaθjones bsikoloxikas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "psyops" is translated into Spanish as operaciones psicológicas.
This term refers to psychological operations.
Did you know?
- The word psicología comes from the Greek 'psyche' meaning 'soul' and 'logos' meaning 'study', making operaciones psicológicas literally 'operations of the soul'.
- In certain Latin American military doctrines, the concept is often integrated into asuntos civiles, or 'civil affairs', focusing on winning hearts and minds.
- If discussing 'mind games' in a non-military, social sense, a Spaniard might use the phrase jugar con la mente instead of any term involving 'operaciones'.
Examples in context
- Las operaciones psicológicas son tácticas utilizadas en la guerra para influir en la percepción y comportamiento del enemigo.Psychological operations are tactics used in war to influence the perception and behavior of the enemy.
- El ejército utiliza operaciones psicológicas en la guerra.The army uses psychological operations in war.
- Estas operaciones psicológicas buscan influir en la opinión pública.These psychological operations seek to influence public opinion.
- Analizamos las operaciones psicológicas del enemigo.We are analyzing the enemy's psychological operations.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing a strange news report.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿crees que esta noticia sea real?Daniel, do you think this news is real?
- DanielParece que son operaciones psicológicas para engañarnos.It looks like they are psyops to deceive us.
- ElenaTienes razón, el lenguaje es muy manipulador.You are right, the language is very manipulative.
- DanielExacto, no debemos creer todo lo que vemos.Exactly, we should not believe everything we see.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
