al camarero

the waiter

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phrase Rare #49,521

the waiter Al combines a (to) and el (the). Depending on the sentence, it can mean “to the waiter” or mark the waiter as a person receiving an action.

SP: Dale el menú al camarero.

EN: Give the menu to the waiter.

Pídele al camarero otra taza.

Ask the waiter for another cup.

— Rebeca (1940)

Le dijeron al camarero que no hacía falta que se quedase.

They told the waiter that he didn't need to stay.

Tom le dio una muy buena propina al camarero.

Tom gave the waiter a very good tip.

Mary insultó al camarero.

Mary insulted the waiter.

¿Le ha pedido la cuenta al camarero?

Did you ask the waiter for the bill?