Italian · Food & Drink
"Waiter" in Italian: cameriere
il cameriere
Note: female: la cameriera
Waiter in Italian is il cameriere (kah-meh-RYEH-reh), masculine. Female is la cameriera. Scusi, cameriere? is how you get attention.
Need the bill
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How to pronounce cameriere
Say it
kah-meh-RYEH-reh
/ka.meˈrjɛ.re/
Cameriere stresses RYEH: kah-meh-RYEH-reh. Soft c. Cameriera ends in -rah.
"Waiter" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il cameriere | the waiter Default masculine. | Default masculine. |
| la cameriera | the waitress / waiter (f) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| scusi, cameriere | excuse me, waiter Calling service. | Calling service. |
| i camerieri | the waiters Plural. | Plural. |
How to use cameriere in real life
- 1Need the bill
Scusi, cameriere, il conto per favore.
Excuse me, waiter, the bill please.
Cameriere.
- 2Ordering
La cameriera ci porta l'acqua subito.
The waiter brings us water right away.
Cameriera.
- 3Busy night
I camerieri corrono tra i tavoli.
The waiters run between the tables.
Camerieri.
Mistakes English speakers make with cameriere
Incorrect: Il waiter è gentile.
Correct: Il cameriere è gentile.
Use cameriere, not English waiter.
Incorrect: La cameriere prende l'ordine.
Correct: La cameriera prende l'ordine.
Feminine form is cameriera.
Good to know
A soft scusi, cameriere? works better than waving wildly. In casual places you may also hear ragazzo, but cameriere is always safe.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering at a trattoria
ChatPal
Il cameriere arriva tra un minuto.
The waiter is coming in a minute.
You
Chiedo al cameriere il menù dei vini.
I'll ask the waiter for the wine list.
ChatPal
Ok. La cameriera di prima era molto chiara.
Ok. The waiter from earlier was very clear.
You
Sì, bravissima.
Yes, excellent.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Waiter" in Italian
Male / female?
Il cameriere / la cameriera.
How do I call one?
Scusi, cameriere?
Plural?
I camerieri / le cameriere.
Ask for the bill?
Scusi, cameriere, il conto.
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