garçom
waiter
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/gaɾ.ˈsõ/
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Cultural Note
In Brazil, the waiter is 'garçom' (from French garçon) and the waitress 'garçonete.' In Portugal, the term is 'empregado de mesa.' Tipping customs differ: in Brazil, a 10% service charge is usually included but not mandatory; in Portugal, tipping is not expected but rounding up or leaving small change is common.
📝 Example Sentences
Garçom, a conta, por favor!
Waiter, the check, please!
O garçom recomendou o prato do dia.
The waiter recommended the daily special.
Chamei o garçom para fazer o pedido.
I called the waiter to place the order.