Cajera (en. Cashier)
/kaˈxeɾa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Person responsible for receiving and recording payments in a store or business.
The cashier scanned all the products before charging.
La cajera escaneó todos los productos antes de cobrar.
Woman who works in the cash area of a supermarket.
The cashier offered me a paper bag for my purchases.
La cajera me ofreció una bolsa de papel para mis compras.
Professional who handles money and cash transactions.
The cashier must be attentive to avoid mistakes in change.
La cajera tiene que estar atenta para evitar errores en los cambios.
Etymology
From the noun 'caja', which indicates the place where payments are kept.
Common Phrases and Expressions
automatic cashier
Machine that allows transactions such as withdrawing money without the intervention of an employee.
cajera automática
supermarket cashier
Person in charge of collecting payments in a supermarket.
cajera de supermercado
cash register
Device where sales are recorded and money is kept.
caja registradora
Related Words
cash
Container where coins and bills are kept.
caja
collection
Action of receiving money in exchange for a product or service.
cobro
transaction
Action of carrying out an economic exchange.
transacción
Slang Meanings
Girl who works at the cash register.
The girl at the cash register is very nice.
La chica de la caja es muy simpática.
Cashier in a colloquial tone.
I went to pay and the cashier is a friend.
Fui a pagar y la cajera es una amiga.