mayordomo
/mah-yor-DOH-moh/
butler
A mayordomo serving as the head of a household.
mayordomo(noun)
butler
?head servant in a household
head servant
?person in charge of household staff
📝 In Action
El mayordomo abrió la puerta y saludó a los invitados.
B1The butler opened the door and greeted the guests.
Alfred es el mayordomo más famoso de los cómics.
A2Alfred is the most famous butler in comic books.
💡 Grammar Points
Identifying Gender
This word ends in -o, which usually tells us it refers to a man. To talk about a woman in this role, you would change it to 'la mayordoma'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Butler vs. Waiter
Mistake: "Using 'mayordomo' to call a waiter in a restaurant."
Correction: Use 'camarero' or 'mesero' for a waiter. A 'mayordomo' is a high-ranking household manager.
⭐ Usage Tips
Think of Management
Remember that a 'mayordomo' isn't just a servant; they are the boss of the other servants. Think of them as a 'house manager'.
A mayordomo acting as a steward or organizer for a community celebration.
mayordomo(noun)
steward
?organizer of a festival or religious group
estate manager
?person in charge of a farm or rural property
📝 In Action
Él fue elegido como mayordomo de la fiesta del pueblo.
C1He was chosen as the steward for the town festival.
⭐ Usage Tips
Cultural Context
In many Latin American towns, the 'mayordomo' is a highly respected volunteer who pays for and organizes religious celebrations.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mayordomo
Question 1 of 2
Which of these characters is the best example of a 'mayordomo'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'mayordomo' used for women too?
Generally, 'mayordomo' is masculine. For a woman in the same role, you would use 'mayordoma'.
What is the difference between a 'sirviente' and a 'mayordomo'?
A 'sirviente' is a general servant, while a 'mayordomo' is the head servant who manages the household and often supervises other staff.