cajero
/ka-HEH-roh/
cashier
Un cajero handling money at a shop counter.
cajero(noun)
cashier
?a person who handles money in a shop or bank
teller
?specifically in a banking context
📝 In Action
El cajero me dio el cambio equivocado.
A1The cashier gave me the wrong change.
Hablé con el cajero del banco sobre mi cuenta.
A2I spoke with the bank teller about my account.
💡 Grammar Points
People and Gender
In Spanish, words for jobs often change based on gender. Use 'el cajero' for a man and 'la cajera' for a woman.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Person vs. Place
Mistake: "Using 'cajero' to mean the physical checkout counter."
Correction: Use 'caja' for the checkout counter or register, and 'cajero' for the person working there.
⭐ Usage Tips
Polite Address
While 'cajero' is the job title, it's more polite to say 'disculpe' (excuse me) to get their attention rather than calling them 'cajero'.
Un cajero automático dispensing cash.
📝 In Action
Necesito encontrar un cajero para sacar dinero.
A1I need to find an ATM to take out money.
El cajero no acepta mi tarjeta.
A2The ATM doesn't accept my card.
💡 Grammar Points
Shortened Names
While the full name is 'cajero automático,' most people just say 'cajero' when the context is clear.
⭐ Usage Tips
Finding a Machine
If you are looking for one, ask '¿Dónde hay un cajero?' (Where is there an ATM?).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cajero
Question 1 of 1
If you need to withdraw cash from a machine, what should you look for?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cajero' only for men?
No. 'Cajero' is the masculine form. If the cashier is a woman, you should use 'la cajera.'
Do I have to say 'automático' every time I mean an ATM?
No, just like in English we might say 'the machine,' in Spanish, 'el cajero' is perfectly understood as the ATM in a banking context.