Mozo (en. Waiter)

/ˈmo.θo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Young person who performs manual or assistance work.

Example sentence: The waiter at the restaurant served us very well.

El mozo del restaurante nos atendió muy bien.

Definition: Slave or servant in historical contexts.

Example sentence: The young workers were highly valued in the old estates.

Los mozos eran muy valorados en las haciendas antiguas.

Definition: Youth in whom certain skill or dexterity is presumed.

Example sentence: That young man is very skilled with tools.

Ese mozo es muy habilidoso con las herramientas.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'mŭtĭum', meaning young or boy.

Phrase: porter

Meaning: A person responsible for carrying heavy loads.

mozo de carga

Phrase: waiter

Meaning: A person who serves at a table in a restaurant.

mozo de mesa

Phrase: warehouse worker

Meaning: A person who works in a warehouse managing goods.

mozo de almacén

Related word: moza

Description: Feminine term to refer to a young girl.

moza

Related word: mozgón

Description: Colloquial term to refer to a young man in certain cultures.

mozgón

Related word: ship's boy

Description: Person who works on a ship, usually in charge of cargo.

mozo de barco

Slang meaning: Attractive young man

Example: That guy is a young man, he will surely attract attention.

Ese chico es un mozo, seguro que llama la atención.

Slang meaning: Guy who helps at parties or events

Example: We hired a young man to help at the party.

Contratamos a un mozo para que ayudara en la fiesta.

Slang meaning: Energetic and active person

Example: He is a young man, always doing something.

Es un mozo, siempre está haciendo algo.