camarero/ camarera /kˌamaɾˈeɾoβˈarakˌamaɾˈeɾa/ · noun · CEFR A2. Spanish translation of "waiter/ waitress".

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Source term
waiter/ waitress
Translation
camarero/ camarera
CEFR Level
A2
Part of speech
noun
Image
Photo of camarero/ camarera (Spanish)

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Article, Gender & Forms

Spanish article note: a regular/likely article is "la" for "camarero/ camarera". Check context for exceptions.

Dictionary form camarero/ camarera
Likely article la
Likely gender feminine
Regular/likely plural camarero/ camareras
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + la camarero/ camarera
Examples
El camarero/la camarera nos trajo el menú rápidamente.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

El camarero/la camarera nos trajo el menú rápidamente.

English: The waiter/ waitress brought us the menu quickly.

A2 · Jobs&occupations

Mi prima trabaja como camarera en una cafetería muy concurrida.

English: My cousin works as a waiter/ waitress in a busy cafe.

A2 · Jobs&occupations

Un camarero o una camarera tomó nuestro pedido con una sonrisa.

English: A polite waiter/ waitress took our order with a smile.

A2 · Jobs&occupations

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