operador de atracciones
/opeɾadoɾ de atɾaɡθjones/from spelling rules
The English phrase "ride operator" is operador de atracciones in Spanish.
You can also use encargado de atracciones to describe someone in charge of or working at the rides. Alternatively, Encargado de las Atracciones can be used, which specifically implies the person is in charge of overseeing the rides.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase operador de atracciones is composed of operador (operator) and de atracciones (of attractions/rides).
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify a female ride operator, change the masculine operador to the feminine operadora in the phrase operadora de atracciones.
How do you pronounce it?
/opeɾadoɾ de atɾaɡθjones/
Did you know?
- In many Latin American countries, you might hear the word juego used instead of atracción to refer to a ride. For example, juegos mecánicos is a common way to describe an amusement park or its rides.
- In Spain, you might hear the term monitor used for staff working at attractions. While an operador focuses on the machinery, a monitor is specifically responsible for the safety and guidance of the people riding.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the people working these rides are colloquially called feriantes if they are part of a traveling carnival.
Examples in context
- El operador de atracciones es muy amable.The ride operator is very kind.
- Busco al operador de atracciones para preguntar algo.I am looking for the ride operator to ask something.
- Necesitamos un operador de atracciones con experiencia.We need an experienced ride operator.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are waiting in line at an amusement park.
- LucíaMira, el operador de atracciones está cerrando la puerta.Look, the ride operator is closing the door.
- AlejandroCreo que ya va a comenzar el viaje.I think the ride is about to start.
- LucíaTengo que preguntar si mi mochila puede entrar.I have to ask if my backpack can go in.
- AlejandroVe rápido antes de que el operador se vaya.Go quickly before the operator leaves.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
