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    Conserje (en. Concierge)

    /konˈseɾxe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Employee responsible for the cleaning and security of a building.
    The concierge is responsible for welcoming visitors at the entrance.
    El conserje se encarga de recibir a los visitantes en la entrada.
    Person who assists and helps the residents of a building.
    The concierge helped me carry my suitcases to the apartment.
    El conserje me ayudó a llevar mis maletas al apartamento.
    Worker who performs maintenance and surveillance tasks.
    The concierge checks the security cameras daily.
    El conserje revisa las cámaras de seguridad diariamente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'conservus', meaning 'slave or servant who looks after'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    concierge of a building
    Person in charge of all tasks related to the administration and maintenance of the property.
    conserje de un edificio
    talk to the concierge
    To consult or ask for information from the person in charge of the building.
    hablar con el conserje

    Related Words

    doorman
    Person who watches over the entrance of a place, such as a building.
    portero
    cleaner
    Person dedicated to cleaning in a specific place.
    aseador

    Slang Meanings

    People who work in a building, can informally refer to them.
    The concierge of the building always has good gossip.
    El conserje del edificio siempre tiene buenos chismes.
    Someone who is always present, like a 'sort of' friend in the building.
    That concierge is like a father to all of us who live here.
    Ese conserje es como un padre para todos los que vivimos aquí.