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    Camarero (en. Waiter)

    /kamaˈɾeɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Person whose occupation is to serve tables and attend to customers in a food and drink establishment.
    The waiter took very good care of us during dinner.
    El camarero nos atendió muy bien durante la cena.
    One who serves in a bar or dining room.
    The waiter recommended a good wine to accompany the meal.
    El camarero nos recomendó un buen vino para acompañar la comida.
    Worker who takes orders from customers and brings food and drink to the tables.
    The waiter forgot to bring the drink I ordered.
    El camarero se olvidó de traer la bebida que pedí.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'camararius', meaning 'one who works in a chamber or room'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Waiter, the check please.
    Request to the waiter to bring the bill for the consumption.
    Camarero, la cuenta, por favor
    A greeting for the waiter.
    Expression of gratitude or recognition towards the waiter.
    Un saludo para el camarero
    The specialty of the waiter.
    Dish or drink that the waiter recommends.
    La especialidad del camarero

    Related Words

    bar
    Establishment where drinks are served, often with food.
    bar
    restaurant
    Establishment where food and drink are served to customers.
    restaurante
    customer
    Person who consumes services or products in a business.
    cliente

    Slang Meanings

    Serves as a term of endearment towards waiters.
    In the bar, everyone calls the waiter 'Cami'.
    En el bar todos le dicen 'Cami' al camarero.
    Term used to refer to waiters who work in very busy places.
    That 'rockstar waiter' knows how to handle the crowd.
    Ese 'camarero rockstar' sabe cómo manejar a la multitud.