Mesera (en. Waitress)

/meˈseɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Woman who serves food and drinks in restaurants.
The waitress recommended the best dishes on the menu.
La mesera nos recomendó los mejores platos del menú.
Person who works in customer service in a food establishment.
My sister works as a waitress in a café.
Mi hermana trabaja como mesera en un café.
Woman responsible for taking orders from diners.
The waitress arrived quickly to take our order.
La mesera llegó rápidamente para tomar nuestra orden.

Etymology

Derived from the term 'table', related to the action of serving at the table.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a waiter
to work as a waiter or waitress in an establishment.
ser un mesero
to carry the check
to present the bill to the customer in restaurants.
llevar la cuenta

Related Words

server
Person who works in customer service in bars or restaurants.
camarera
customer
Person who consumes goods or services in an establishment.
cliente

Slang Meanings

Waitress who has a very close relationship with the customers.
That waitress is always joking with the customers, she is very charismatic.
Esa mesera siempre está bromeando con los clientes, es muy carismática.
Waitress who works in a specific place and is known for her style.
The waitress at the place is famous for her excellent recommendations.
La mesera del lugar es famosa por sus excelentes recomendaciones.