English–Spanish
“operating room” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/kiˈɾofano/
Example
El paciente está en el quirófano.
The patient is in the operating room.
How to say “operating room” in Spanish
“Operating room” in Spanish is quirófano.
Surgical theater with staff in scrubs around an operating table.
Example sentences with quirófano
La familia espera noticias fuera del quirófano.
The family waits for news outside the operating room.
Tips for using quirófano
- When informing family, phrases like 'entró en el quirófano' or 'salió del quirófano' make clear whether the operation has started or finished.