Waiter in Spanish 🇪🇸

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En el restaurante, el camarero, trae el cheque para la comida.

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Pronunciation

Normal speech: kah-mah-reh-roh
IPA: /kama’ɾeɾo/

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do not confuse with

“Camarera” is the female equivalent of “camarero,” and “camarote” means “cabin” or “berth” in Spanish.

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variations by country

In some Latin American countries, “mesero” is used instead of “camarero” to refer to a waiter.

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trivia

“Camarero” is a very common surname in Spanish-speaking countries.

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mnemonic

You can remember the meaning of “camarero” by breaking it down into “cama” (bed) and “ero” (suffix meaning “related to” or “professional of”), imagining a waiter who is so dedicated to his job that he sleeps on a bed in the restaurant to always be available to serve the customers.

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idioms

“Ponerse como un camarero” is an idiom that means “to eat or drink excessively,” referring to the indulgent habits of waiters and bartenders.

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usage

“Camarero” is used to refer to a male waiter or bartender.

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origin

“Camarero” comes from the Spanish verb “camarar,” which means “to serve as a waiter or a bartender.”

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camarero info.

Tips to remember ‘camerero’:
1. Break it down phonetically: ca-ma-rero.
2. Associate it with an image of a waiter in a café in Spain or Latin America.
3. Remember that ‘camarero’ starts with the same letter ‘c’ as ‘café’ and ‘comida’ (food), where you often find waiters.
4. Think of a ‘camarero’ carrying a ‘camera’ tray full of drinks and food (even though ‘camera’ and ‘camarero’ are unrelated, the similar sound might help).

Explanations:
‘Camarero’ is the Spanish word for ‘waiter.’ It refers to the person who takes orders and serves food and drinks to customers in restaurants, bars, and other food service establishments. The term is gender-specific and traditionally used for male waiters, while ‘camarera’ is used for female waitresses.

Other words with the same meaning:
1. ‘Mozo’ – Another word for ‘waiter,’ which is common in some Spanish-speaking countries.
2. ‘Mesero’ – Also means ‘waiter,’ and it is widely used in Mexico and some parts of Central America.
3. ‘Sirviente’ – Although it can mean ‘servant,’ it is sometimes used colloquially for ‘waiter.’

Alternate meanings/slang:
In some countries, ‘camarero’ might informally refer to someone who is helpful or serves others, not just in the context of food service.

Examples of sentences using ‘camarero’:
1. “Por favor, llama al camarero para pedir la cuenta.”
(Please, call the waiter to ask for the bill.)
2. “El camarero nos recomendó un excelente vino tinto.”
(The waiter recommended us an excellent red wine.)
3. “Cuando era joven, trabajé como camarero en un restaurante italiano.”
(When I was young, I worked as a waiter in an Italian restaurant.)
4. “Este café tiene camareros muy atentos y amables.”
(This café has very attentive and friendly waiters.)

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