South American Spanish
Mozo
Used when dining out in Argentina to refer to the server.
Literal Meaning
Mesero/Camarero
Actual Meaning
Waiter - especially Argentina
Examples in Context

El mozo fue muy amable y nos recomendó platos típicos de la región.

Cuando llegamos al restaurante, le pedí al mozo que nos trajera el menú.

Necesitábamos más agua, así que llamé al mozo para pedirle más.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Be aware that in casual settings, you can use 'mozo' even if the person is a woman; it is widely accepted in this context.
  • 2In Argentina, it's common to refer to waiters as 'mozo' instead of 'mesero' or 'camarero', which are more general terms in Spanish.
  • 3When speaking to a mozo, it's polite to make eye contact and greet them with a friendly 'Hola' or 'Buenas' before placing your order.
Phrase Thesaurus
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server
waitstaff
food runner
hospitality staff
catering staff
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