Spanish Conversation · Level 43
73 words
Spanish word
mesero
Pronunciation
IPA/meˈseɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nounserver
Example
Llamamos al mesero para pedir la cuenta.
We called the server to ask for the bill.
More examples
El mesero nos recomendó el plato del día.
The server recommended the dish of the day to us.
Core concept
Person who takes orders and looks after diners at restaurant tables.
Common phrases
llamar al mesero
call the server
pedir la cuenta al mesero
ask the server for the bill
el mesero amable
the friendly server
Similar words
camarero: Server who takes orders and serves dishes and drinks to customers at tables.
mozo: Server who focuses on bussing tables, clearing plates, and keeping dining areas tidy.
Definition in Spanish
Trabajador que sirve y cuida a los clientes en las mesas de un restaurante o bar.
Word origin
From Spanish mesa 'table' plus the agent suffix -ero, originally meaning a person associated with tables and therefore someone who serves at them.
Usage tips
- In Spain speakers usually prefer camarero, while mesero is common in many Latin American countries, and using the local term sounds more natural.