conserje
/konˈseɾxe/
The Spanish word for custodian (janitor) is conserje.
Meaning: (US) a janitor (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of conserje is conserjes. While the word is often used with the masculine article el, it can be used with the feminine article la to refer to a female custodian.
How do you pronounce it?
/konˈseɾxe/
Did you know?
- The word conserje is borrowed from the French word 'concierge', which originally referred to a keeper of the royal keys.
- In older Spanish residential buildings, the conserje often lived in a small apartment provided by the building, creating a lifelong social bond with the residents.
- In many Spanish cities, a conserje is not just a cleaner but a building manager who handles mail and security for an entire apartment block.
Examples in context
- El conserje de la escuela limpia el gimnasio por la tarde.The school custodian cleans the gym in the evening.This sentence shows how to use conserje in the context of a school environment.Tatoeba #2877151 by rodolforr, translation #2334865 by orcrist
- El conserje del edificio mantiene las áreas comunes siempre limpias.The custodian of the building always keeps the common areas clean.
- La empresa está buscando un nuevo auxiliar de limpieza para el colegio.The company is looking for a new custodian for the school.
- El portero del edificio siempre saluda amablemente a los residentes.The custodian of the building always greets the residents kindly.
- El conserje arregló la puerta de la oficina.The custodian fixed the office door.
- Buscamos al conserje para que nos dé la llave.We are looking for the custodian to give us the key.
Example conversation
Two coworkers are discussing building maintenance in a hallway.
- Javier¿Sabes dónde está el conserje?Do you know where the custodian is?
- ElenaCreo que está limpiando el pasillo de arriba.I think he is cleaning the upstairs hallway.
- JavierNecesito hablar con él sobre una luz.I need to talk to him about a light.
- ElenaTe espero aquí mientras vas por él.I will wait for you here while you go get him.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry conserje, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conserje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
