English–Spanish

“waiter” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsomozo

Pronunciation

IPA/kamaˈɾeɾo/

Example

El camarero puso los vasos en la mesa.

The waiter put the glasses on the table.

Illustration for camarero (waiter)

How to say “waiter” in Spanish

“Waiter” in Spanish is camarero.

Server attending tables and carrying plates and glasses.

Full entry for camarero: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with camarero

El camarero me recomendó un plato.

The waiter recommended a dish to me.

Tips for using camarero

  • It is more polite to attract a server's attention with 'disculpe' or 'perdón' or by raising a hand than by shouting '¡Camarero!'

Other Spanish words for “waiter”

masculine nounwaiter

Por favor, llama al mozo.

Please call the waiter.

“waiter” in other languages