aiuto cameriere
/aˈju.to ka.meˈrjɛ.re/word by word
The English phrase busboy is translated into Italian as aiuto cameriere.
The term aiuto cameriere describes the entry-level position in a restaurant responsible for clearing tables and supporting the waitstaff.
Meaning: assistant waiter, one who clears plates from and cleans tables (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of aiuto cameriere is /aˈju.to ka.meˈrjɛ.re/. The word has 6 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- While aiuto cameriere refers to a professional role, the word aiuto is also the standard exclamation for 'help' when in danger.
- In high-end Italian dining, an aiuto cameriere might be called a commis de salle. This is a borrowing from French that denotes a specific level of professional training in fine dining.
- The word cameriere is derived from camera, meaning 'room'. Historically, the role was not for a restaurant but for a 'chamberlain' who looked after the private rooms of a noble.
Examples in context
- È un aiuto cameriere.He's a busboy.This sentence is useful for identifying someone's profession using aiuto cameriere.Tatoeba #8507869 by Guybrush88, translation #8477275 by CH
- Cerco un aiuto cameriere per questo ristorante.I am looking for a busboy for this restaurant.
- L'aiuto cameriere ha già pulito il tavolo.The busboy has already cleaned the table.
Example conversation
Martina and Francesco are talking about a job opening at a cafe.
- MartinaFrancesco, serve un nuovo aiuto cameriere qui.Francesco, we need a new busboy here.
- FrancescoPosso farlo io, Martina.I can do it, Martina.
- MartinaSei molto bravo e veloce.You are very good and fast.
- FrancescoGrazie, inizierò subito il turno.Thanks, I will start my shift immediately.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (aiuto, cameriere) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aiuto, cameriere, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
