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"Runner" is a noun which is often translated as "el corredor", and "server" is a noun which is often translated as "el camarero". Learn more about the difference between "runner" and "server" below.
runner(
ruh
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nuhr
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el corredor (M), la corredora (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
How many runners are on each relay team?¿Cuántos corredores hay en cada equipo de relevo?
a. el corredor (M), la corredora (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The pitcher will try to get the runner on third out before he can reach home.El pícher intentará poner el corredor en tercera out antes de que pueda alcanzar el plato.
3. (messenger)
a. el mensajero (M), la mensajera (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I need that paper signed in my office now. - I'll sign it and send it right over with a runner.Necesito ese papel firmado en mi oficina ya. - Lo firmaré y te lo enviaré de inmediato con un mensajero.
b. el recadero (M), la recadera (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Go back to your boss and tell him to stop sending his runner. I want to see him here in person.Vuelve a tu jefe y dile que deje de enviar a su recadero. Quiero verlo a él aquí en persona.
c. el ordenanza (M), la ordenanza (F) (military)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The general sent a runner to the front line with new orders.El general envió un ordenanza a la primera línea con nuevas órdenes.
a. el caballo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The number of runners in a race can vary from seven to 40.El número de caballos en una carrera puede variar de siete a 40.
a. el patín (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I waxed the sled's runners so it will go even faster down the hill.Enceré los patines del trineo para bajar la colina aún más rápido.
6. (carpet)
a. la alfombra de pasillo (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I put a runner on the stairs, because it's easy to clean.Puse una alfombra de pasillo en la escalera, porque es fácil de limpiar.
7. (on table)
8. (botany)
a. el estolón (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The bean plant's runners help it to climb and get more sun.Los estolones de la planta de frijol la ayudan a escalar y recibir más sol.
a. el riel (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I bumped into the runner when the drawer was open, and now it won't close.Tropecé con el riel cuando el cajón estaba abierto, y ya no cierra.
10. (sport shoe)
server(
suhr
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vuhr
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (waitstaff)
a. el camarero (M), la camarera (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The server is bringing the food now.El camarero ya está trayendo la comida.
b. el mesero (M), la mesera (F) (Latin America)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Ask the server for a to-go box.Pídele a la mesera una caja para llevar.
c. el mesonero (M), la mesonera (F) (Venezuela)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Venezuela
Did the server bring the bill yet?¿Ya trajo la cuenta el mesonero?
d. el mozo (M), la moza (F) (Latin America)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
I think I'll ask the server for more wine.Creo que le voy a pedir más vino a la moza.
2. (computing)
a. el servidor (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The company maintains its server in a temperature-controlled environment.La compañía mantiene su servidor en un entorno con la temperatura controlada.
3. (sports)
a. el jugador con el saque (M), la jugadora con el saque (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The server is Andy Murray.El jugador con el saque es Andy Murray.
b. el jugador con el servicio (M), la jugadora con el servicio (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Please give the ball to the server.Por favor entrégale la pelota a la jugadora con el servicio.
4. (tray)
a. la bandeja (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I bought a stainless steel paté server for the party.Compré una bandeja de paté de acero inoxidable para la fiesta.
c. la charola (F) (Mexico)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Mexico
The wedding cake was served on an elegant silver server.El pastel de boda estaba servido en una elegante charola de plata.
5. (utensil)
a. el utensilio para servir (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We need a bigger server for the pie.Necesitamos un utensilio para servir más grande para el pay.
6. (religion)
a. el monaguillo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The server holds the Bible for the priest.El monaguillo sostiene la Biblia para el sacerdote.
