Spanish Conversation · Level 114
59 words
Spanish word
camarero
Pronunciation
IPA/kamaˈɾeɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nounwaiter
Example
El camarero puso los vasos en la mesa.
The waiter put the glasses on the table.
More examples
El camarero me recomendó un plato.
The waiter recommended a dish to me.
Core concept
Server attending tables and carrying plates and glasses.
Common phrases
pedir la cuenta al camarero
ask the waiter for the bill
dar propina al camarero
tip the waiter
hablar con el camarero
talk to the waiter
Similar words
mesero: Serves meals and drinks in a restaurant or café, taking orders and delivering dishes.
mozo: Carries trays and clears plates while tending dining tables in an eatery.
garzón: Takes orders and serves food in restaurants in Argentina and nearby countries.
camarera: Serves food and drinks at customers' tables as a female server.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que atiende y sirve comida y bebida a los clientes en restaurantes, bares u otros establecimientos de hostelería.
Word origin
The word comes from medieval Latin camerarius 'chamber attendant', from Latin camera 'room', and it shifted to denote someone who attends customers and serves food and drink.
Usage tips
- It is more polite to attract a server's attention with 'disculpe' or 'perdón' or by raising a hand than by shouting '¡Camarero!'