Mozos (en. Waiters)

/ˈmoθos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Young men or boys who help with loading or servicing tasks.
The waiters at the restaurant quickly attended to the tables.
Los mozos del restaurante atendieron rápidamente las mesas.
People who work in the fields.
The young men worked hard during the harvest.
Los mozos trabajaban arduamente durante la cosecha.
Young servants or household help.
The young men of the house delivered food to the guests.
Los mozos de la casa llevaban la comida a los huéspedes.

Etymology

From Old Spanish 'mozo', which refers to a young man or boy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a young man
It means to be young and have an energetic spirit.
ser un mozo
young man's assistant (in bullfighting)
It refers to an assistant or servant of a bullfighter.
mozo de espadas
porter
It refers to a person who transports goods.
mozo de carga

Related Words

moza
Young woman or maid.
moza
warehouse worker
Person in charge of organizing a warehouse.
mozo de almacén
athletic boy
Young person who accompanies athletes in competitions.
mozo de atletismo

Slang Meanings

Energetic young man who stands out at parties.
That guy is a young man; he’s always lively at the party.
Ese chico es un mozo, siempre está animando la fiesta.
Coffee boy, a kid working at a café.
The coffee boy recommended us a delicious drink.
El mozo de café nos recomendó una deliciosa bebida.