how do i explain the word tip (propina) in spanish

Question

Please remember that correct spelling and capitalization are mandatory on this site, welcome to the forum:) - 00494d19, Oct 5, 2011

Answer 1

Tiene que sobornar al camarero para que no escupa en su comida.

Lorenzo, estas loco! - drvicente, Oct 5, 2011

En verdad. Por eso recibes mi vota, aúnque no creo que tu respuesta no ayude mucho a él que pido.e pido. - Jeremias, Oct 5, 2011

Me parece que tu repuesta es mas realistica... - drvicente, Oct 5, 2011

Answer 2

La propina es un porcentaje de la cuenta que se deja por los servicios efectuados del camarero.

Answer 3

La propina es un porcentaje de la cuenta que se deja por los servicios efectuados del camarero.

HI vicente, not in Spain.

to give a tip is completely up to the customer. We pay our waiters here! We don't pay them with tips

Thanks for the cultural information, Heidita...that's good to know!!! - drvicente, Oct 5, 2011

Answer 4

dinero para servicio

Answer 5

HI vicente, not in Spain.

to give a tip is completely up to the customer. We pay our waiters here! We don't pay them with tips

There is a family owned and operated cevichería that I frequent here in Ecuador. The owner's brother told me he would feel personally insulted if I gave him a tip.

There are tourist oriented restaurants that add the tip into the bill, but not really close to where I live.