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"Waiter" in Portuguese: garçom
o garçom
Note: female: a garçonete; PT-PT: o empregado de mesa
Waiter in Portuguese (Brazil) is o garçom. A waitress is a garçonete. In European Portuguese people often say o empregado de mesa.
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How to pronounce garçom
Say it
gar-SOHNG
/ɡaʁ.ˈsõ/
gar-SOHNG
"Waiter" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o garçom | the waiter BR masculine. | BR masculine. |
| a garçonete | the waitress Feminine. | Feminine. |
| chamar o garçom | to call the waiter Service. | Service. |
| o empregado de mesa | waiter (PT-PT) European Portuguese. | European Portuguese. |
How to use garçom in real life
- 1Order
O garçom anotou o pedido sem pressa.
The waiter wrote down the order without rushing.
Service.
- 2Water
O garçom trouxe mais água gelada na hora.
The waiter brought more cold water right away.
Service.
- 3Tip
Deixamos um agradecimento pro garçom.
We left a thank-you for the waiter.
Politeness.
Mistakes English speakers make with garçom
Incorrect: Chamei o waiter.
Correct: Chamei o garçom.
In Brazil say garçom.
Incorrect: A garçom trouxe o prato.
Correct: A garçonete trouxe o prato. / O garçom trouxe o prato.
Feminine form is garçonete.
Good to know
Garçom is classic Brazilian restaurant speech; garçonete is the usual feminine. European Portuguese empregado de mesa is the PT-PT label. Soft wave and Com licença get attention without snapping fingers.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Asking for the check
ChatPal
Você viu o garçom passando?
Did you see the waiter go by?
You
Vi. O garçom está perto do bar.
Yes. The waiter is near the bar.
ChatPal
Vou chamar o garçom pra conta.
I’ll call the waiter for the bill.
You
Peço a sobremesa junto se der.
I’ll order dessert too if it works.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Waiter" in Portuguese
Waiter (BR)?
O garçom.
Waitress?
A garçonete.
PT-PT?
O empregado de mesa.
Call the waiter?
Chamar o garçom.
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