Spanish Conversation · Level 113
60 words
Spanish word
mozo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmoθo/
Meaning
- masculine nounwaiter
Example
Por favor, llama al mozo.
Please call the waiter.
More examples
El mozo nos trajo la cuenta.
The waiter brought us the bill.
Core concept
Server carrying a tray with plates and drinks between tables.
Common phrases
mozo de restaurante
restaurant waiter
mozo de hotel
hotel porter
Similar words
camarero: Server in restaurants or bars who takes table orders and brings food and drinks.
mesero: Server who tends tables in cafés or restaurants and serves food and beverages.
garzón: Server who takes table orders and delivers food and drinks in dining establishments.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que toma pedidos y sirve comida o bebida en un bar o restaurante.
Word origin
From Old Spanish moço (also Portuguese moço), originally meaning 'young man' or 'servant', later used for someone who takes orders and serves food and drink in bars and restaurants.
Usage tips
- Usage varies by country: in Spain camarero is more common, in much of Latin America mesero is usual, and mozo can also mean porter or young man, so the local term is often clearer.