Spanish word

paje

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpaxe/

Meaning

  • masculine nounattendant

Example

El paje ayudó a la novia con su vestido.

The attendant helped the bride with her dress.

Illustration for paje (attendant)

More examples

¿Quién va a hacer de paje en la boda?

Who is going to act as an attendant at the wedding?

Core concept

Young ceremonial attendant helping a bride with her dress.

Common phrases

  • hacer de paje en la boda

    act as an attendant at the wedding

  • ser paje del novio

    be the groom's attendant

Similar words

dama de honor: Bride's female attendant who helps with preparations and stays beside her at the wedding.
padrino: Groom's male attendant who serves as his principal supporter during the marriage rites.
acólito: Church service assistant who carries out specific ceremonial duties for the priest.
ayudante: Assistant who provides hands-on help with tasks in everyday or professional settings.

Definition in Spanish

Persona joven que acompaña y atiende a otra persona, normalmente realizando tareas sencillas en ceremonias, bodas o en la corte.

Word origin

The Spanish paje comes from Old French page 'young servant' and denotes a youthful attendant who assists in ceremonies and at court.

Usage tips

  • In modern Spanish paje sounds formal or ceremonial, and ayudante or asistente is more natural for an everyday helper while English page commonly refers to a web page or other roles.

Other meanings

  • pagenoun

Opposites

  • amomasternoun

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