Meaning
waiter
In a sentence
Il cameriere ci ha portato subito il menu.
The waiter brought us the menu right away.
Scusi, cameriere, posso avere un altro bicchiere?
Excuse me, waiter, can I have another glass?
Il cameriere porta i piatti al tavolo.
The waiter brings the dishes to the table.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cameriere | masculine · singular |
| camerieri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For restaurant staff, cameriere is standard; add di sala in formal hospitality contexts.
- Use the feminine cameriera for a woman. Italian nouns usually agree with the person's gender.
- To call one politely, say Scusi, cameriere! In many places, Scusi alone sounds more natural.