Spanish Conversation · Level 90
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Spanish word
heladero
Pronunciation
IPA/elaˈðeɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nounice cream vendor
Example
El heladero llegó temprano al puesto.
The ice cream vendor arrived early at the stand.
More examples
¿Has visto al heladero del barrio?
Have you seen the neighborhood ice cream vendor?
Core concept
Person who prepares and sells ice cream at a counter, cart, or small shop.
Common phrases
el heladero del barrio
neighborhood ice cream vendor
el heladero de la plaza
plaza ice cream vendor
Similar words
vendedor: Sells goods or products to customers, often at a store, stall, or market.
empleado: Works as a paid employee in a shop or company, carrying out assigned duties.
encargado: Oversees a shop's daily operations and supervises staff, responsible for running the place.
Definition in Spanish
Trabajador o propietario dedicado a preparar y vender helados en una heladería, en un puesto o desde un carrito.
Word origin
The word is an agent noun formed from helado 'ice cream' plus the suffix -ero meaning 'one who works with', and helado derives from the verb helar 'to freeze', ultimately from Latin gelāre.
Usage tips
- The feminine form heladera refers to a woman vendor, and heladeros is the plural used for groups (including mixed-gender groups).