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    Camareros (en. Waiters)

    /ka.maˈɾe.ɾos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person whose job is to serve customers in a restaurant or bar.
    The waiter recommended a daily special to me.
    El camarero me recomendó un plato del día.
    An employee responsible for table service.
    Waiters must be friendly and attentive.
    Los camareros deben ser amables y atentos.
    A person who collects and delivers the bill to customers.
    The waiter brought the bill quickly.
    El camarero trajo la cuenta rápidamente.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'camararius', which means 'of the bedroom, of the room'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Waiter, please
    Expression used to get the waiter’s attention.
    Camarero, por favor
    The waiter is busy
    Indicates that the waiter cannot attend to you at this moment.
    El camarero está ocupado
    Leave the tip for the waiter
    Indicates that you should leave an extra for the service provided.
    Deja la propina al camarero

    Related Words

    service
    Set of attentions offered to customers in an establishment.
    servicio
    restaurant
    Establishment where meals and drinks are served.
    restaurante
    tip
    Money given to the waiter as a thank you for their service.
    propina

    Slang Meanings

    Garrafa
    In the bar, the garrafa was in charge of serving the drinks.
    En el bar, el garrafa se encargaba de servir las copas.
    Camarerillo
    The camarerillo brought my order very quickly.
    El camarerillo me trajo el pedido muy rápido.