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"Camarero" is a noun which is often translated as "waiter", and "pastel" is a noun which is often translated as "cake". Learn more about the difference between "camarero" and "pastel" below.
el camarero, la camarera(
kah
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)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. barista
Este camarero hace el mejor café en todo San Francisco.This barista makes the best coffee in the whole of San Francisco.
a. bellboy (masculine)
El camarero llevó el equipaje a la habitación.The bellboy took the luggage to the bedroom.
b. maid (feminine)
La camarera limpió la habitación y trajo toallas.The maid cleaned the room and brought towels.
b. stewardess (feminine)
La camarera nos dijo que nos abrocháramos el cinturón.The stewardess told us to fasten our seat belts.
c. flight attendant (on a plane)
La camarera me dio un refresco gratis.The flight attendant gave me a free soda.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. chamberlain
El camarero puso en orden la oficina del rey.The chamberlain put the king's office in order.
el pastel(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (culinary)
a. cake
Necesito extracto de vainilla para hacer el glaseado del pastel.I need some vanilla extract to make the icing for the cake.
b. pie (with a pastry crust)
He comprado pastel de carne para la cena.I bought a meat pie for dinner.
2. (fine arts)
a. pastel
La mayoría de su obra es al pastel y acuarelas.Most of his work is done with pastels and watercolors.
