bartender
Mexico, modern
In Mexico a bartender is often called bartender, borrowed from English. The traditional word is cantinero, from cantina, and barman is understood too.
Meaning: person who serves drinks at a bar (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| bartender | Mexico, modern |
| cantinero | traditional |
| barman | understood |
Which one should you use?
Cantinero fits a classic cantina. Bartender is what you hear in modern bars and cocktail places.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not call him mesero. That word means a waiter who serves tables, not the person behind the bar.
Did you know?
- Cantina is a traditional Mexican drinking place, and the word cantinero comes straight from it.
Examples in context
- El bartender preparó un mezcal.The bartender prepared a mezcal.
- Mi tío fue cantinero muchos años.My uncle was a bartender for many years.
- Pregúntale al bartender.Ask the bartender.
Example conversation
Ximena and Andrés ask the bartender for a drink at a bar in Mexico City.
- XimenaDisculpa, ¿qué nos recomiendas?Excuse me, what do you recommend?
- BartenderEl mezcal con naranja está muy bueno.The mezcal with orange is very good.
- AndrésDos, por favor.Two, please.
