This is the 5158th most frequent Portuguese word.
operam
"Operam" means "they operate" or "they perform."
The verb 'operam' (from 'operar') is used here to mean 'to perform surgery' as a specific action carried out by medical professionals.
Os médicos operam pacientes diariamente nos hospitais.
Doctors perform surgery on patients daily in hospitals.
The verb 'operam' (from 'operar') is applied here to signify 'to manage or control' systems or machinery, pointing to operational capabilities.
As empresas operam sistemas complexos para gerenciar dados.
Companies operate complex systems to manage data.
The verb 'operam' (from 'operar') indicates 'to perform or bring about' changes, showing influence or action in a broader sociopolitical context.