How to Say ‘If the waiter comes by’ in Spain Spanish
Si pasa el camarero
see PAH-sah ehl kah-mah-REH-roh
[see PAH-sah ehl kah-mah-REH-roh]
🇪🇸 In Spain: In many Spanish bars, staff come round to the tables, so you order when they pass rather than queuing at the bar.
Phrase Breakdown
Si pasa
see PAH-sah
if (he) comes by
'Si' means 'if' and 'pasa' means passes or comes by. Say both words together in one breath.
Si pasa por aquí, llámame.
If he comes by, call me.
Words in this phrase
Si
[see]
if
Introduces a condition or polite offer.
«Si» tienes tiempo, hablamos después del evento.
“If” you have time, we can talk after the event.
pasa
[PAH-sah]
passes by
Form of 'pasar' (to pass by).
El autobús pasa cada hora.
The bus passes every hour.
el camarero
ehl kah-mah-REH-roh
the waiter
'Camarero' is the word for waiter in Spain. Both r's are soft single taps: ca-ma-RE-ro.
El camarero es muy majo.
The waiter is really nice.
Words in this phrase
el
[ehl]
the
A definite article used before a masculine singular noun.
«El» ambiente en la oficina es agradable.
The atmosphere in the office is pleasant.
camarero
[kah-mah-REH-roh]
waiter
A person serving in a bar or restaurant.
El camarero es muy amable.
The waiter is very kind.
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