Spanish word

barquillero

Pronunciation

IPA/baɾkiˈʝeɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounwafer seller

Example

¿Has visto al barquillero del parque?

Have you seen the wafer seller in the park?

Illustration for barquillero (wafer seller)

More examples

¿Quién es ese barquillero que vende cerca de la entrada?

Who is that wafer seller who sells near the entrance?

Core concept

Street vendor selling thin wafer treats.

Common phrases

  • ir al barquillero

    go to the wafer seller

  • preguntar por el barquillero

    ask about the wafer seller

Similar words

vendedor ambulante: Travels with a cart or trolley to sell assorted goods directly to passersby.
vendedor: Sells products to customers for payment in shops, markets, or on the street.
vendedor de dulces: Operates a stall or cart specializing in sweet treats and candies.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que vende barquillos u obleas, generalmente en la calle o en puestos ambulantes.

Word origin

It denotes a person formed from Spanish barquillo 'thin wafer' plus the agentive suffix -ero, indicating someone who sells or works with wafers.

Usage tips

  • When ordering, customers usually ask for un barquillo or una oblea rather than calling the seller 'barquillero'.

Opposites

Related words

  • barquillerafemale wafer sellernoun

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