Dr. Simi et al

Question

Hola a Todos!
Hello Everyone!

I can't remember the word for the people who dress up as Dr. Simi (to advertise for Farmacias Similares) or as a giant chicken (for Juan Pollo), etc.

Me da pena confesarles que ni sé la palabra en inglés.

But I know there is a word in Spanish because I've heard friends use it.

Can anyone help? If I have not explained the word sufficiently, please let me know and I'll be happy to elaborate.

Gracias de antemano!
Cheers!

• Eric

Answer 1

Hola Natasha!

Mascot is the closest word (in English) that I can think of, but mascota (en español) is not the word I'm looking for.

Mascot in English generally refers to a team's costumed character that rallies the crowd at sporting events. I'm looking for the term used for people who dress up in mascot-like costumes (such as Dr. Simi) to advertise for a particular company or brand.

I know the word exists =) Someone will be sure to chime in with it.

Cheers!!

Answer 2

Eriquito Peligro said:

Hola de Nuevo!

The word I was looking for is: botarga

Does anyone know how to use 'botarga' correctly?

According to my Pequeño Larousse, 'botarga' can mean "ridiculous costume". Can it also refer to the person in the costume or the job/employment of wearing the costume?

Thanks in advance for any help and/or opinions!

Cheers!

Eric

Use it correctly where? This is going to be regional, I imagine.

Answer 3

Hola de Nuevo!

The word I was looking for is: botarga

Does anyone know how to use 'botarga' correctly?

According to my Pequeño Larousse, 'botarga' can mean "ridiculous costume". Can it also refer to the person in the costume or the job/employment of wearing the costume?

Thanks in advance for any help and/or opinions!
Cheers!

Eric

Answer 4

Do you mean a mascot (English word)'