Spanish Conversation · Level 146
30 words
Spanish word
barman
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbaɾman/
Meaning
- masculine nounbartender
Example
El barman prepara cócteles para la fiesta.
The bartender mixes cocktails for the party.
More examples
Pedí una recomendación al barman.
I asked the bartender for a recommendation.
Core concept
Person behind the counter serving drinks and mixing cocktails.
Common phrases
pedir una bebida al barman
ask the bartender for a drink
el turno del barman
the bartender's shift
la especialidad del barman
the bartender's specialty
Similar words
cantinero: Prepares and serves drinks at a bar or tavern for patrons.
bartender: Mixes and serves cocktails and other drinks in a bar.
coctelero: Specializes in creating and mixing cocktails, focusing on recipes and presentation.
Definition in Spanish
Trabajador de un bar cuya labor principal es preparar cócteles y atender a los clientes en la barra.
Word origin
Loaned from English barman, formed from bar + man, and used in Spanish to refer to the bartender role.
Usage tips
- In menus and job ads bartender frequently appears alongside or instead of barman, so both terms are common in written listings.
Other meanings
- barkeepnoun
- bar attendantnoun
Opposites
- clientecustomernoun