Mesero (en. Waiter)
[me-'se-ro]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A worker in a restaurant who serves food and drink to customers.
The waiter took our order with a big smile.
El mesero tomó nuestra orden con una gran sonrisa.
A person who attends to customers in a bar or café.
The waiter recommended the dish of the day to us.
El mesero nos recomendó el plato del día.
An employee responsible for customer service in dining areas.
I always ask to be served by the same waiter because he is very kind.
Siempre pido que me atienda el mismo mesero porque es muy amable.
Etymology
It comes from the term 'mesa', which refers to the place where food is served.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tip the waiter
Offering extra money as a thank you for good service.
dar propina al mesero
the waiter is very attentive
The waiter is available and proactive in service.
el mesero está muy atento
ask the waiter for the bill
Request the total of the consumption from the person in charge of the service.
pedir la cuenta al mesero
Related Words
waiter
A person who serves customers in a bar or restaurant and has similar functions.
camarero
service
The act of attending to customers in a food establishment.
servicio
tip
Money given to the waiter as a thank you for their service.
propina
Slang Meanings
star waiter
That waiter is so fast and efficient that everyone calls him the star waiter.
Ese mesero es tan rápido y eficiente que todos lo llaman el mesero estrella.
standing waiter
The standing waiter is always ready to attend to more customers.
El mesero de pie siempre está listo para atender a más clientes.