conserje

kohn-SEHR-hehkonˈseɾxe

“conserje” means “janitor” in Spanish (school or office maintenance).

janitor, caretaker

Also: concierge, building manager

Nounm or fA2

Spain

A friendly person wearing a work uniform, holding a large mop and a bucket in a clean hallway.

📝 In Action

El conserje limpia el portal todas las mañanas.

The caretaker cleans the building entrance every morning.

Si pierdes las llaves, pregunta en la conserjería a la conserje.

If you lose your keys, ask the caretaker at the front office.

El conserje del hotel nos consiguió entradas para el teatro.

The hotel concierge got us tickets for the theater.

Word Connections

Synonyms

portero (doorman)
bedel (school janitor)

Antonyms

inquilino (tenant)

Common Collocations

conserje de noche – night porter
oficina del conserje – caretaker's office

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "conserje" in Spanish:

building manager→caretaker→concierge→janitor→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: conserje

Question 1 of 1

Which of these is the correct way to refer to a female caretaker?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

conserjería(caretaker's office / concierge desk) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

ejedeje

📚 Etymology▼

Borrowed from the French word 'concierge', which originally meant the 'keeper of the keys' for a palace or castle.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: conciergeEnglish: concierge

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 'conserje' the same as a 'limpiador'?

Not exactly. A 'limpiador' is specifically a cleaner. A 'conserje' has more responsibility, like looking after the whole building, handling keys, and sometimes basic maintenance.