How to Say "caretaker" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “caretaker” is “casero” — use 'casero' when referring to someone responsible for a house or building, often implying a landlord or property manager with maintenance duties.
casero
kah-SEH-rohkaˈseɾo
Examples
Tengo que llamar al casero porque se rompió la ducha.
I have to call the landlord because the shower broke.
El casero vive en el primer piso del edificio.
The landlord lives on the first floor of the building.
Casero vs. Dueño
Mistake: “Using 'dueño' exclusively for a landlord.”
Correction: While 'dueño' means 'owner,' 'casero' is the specific and more common word for a landlord you interact with as a renter.
conserje
kohn-SEHR-hehkonˈseɾxe
Examples
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.
One word, two genders
This word stays the same whether you're talking about a man or a woman. You only change the word 'the' in front: 'el conserje' for a man and 'la conserje' for a woman.
Don't change the ending
Mistake: “la conserja”
Correction: la conserje. Even though many Spanish words change 'o' to 'a' for women, words ending in 'e' often stay exactly the same.
cuidador
kwee-dah-DORkwiðaˈðoɾ
Examples
El cuidador del zoológico alimenta a los leones cada mañana.
The zookeeper feeds the lions every morning.
El cuidador de la finca vive en una casa pequeña cerca de la entrada.
The caretaker of the estate lives in a small house near the entrance.
Los cuidadores del parque mantienen los senderos limpios.
The park keepers keep the trails clean.
Using 'de' for connection
To specify what someone takes care of, always use the word 'de' (of). For example: 'cuidador de caballos' (horse keeper).
Confusing with 'Conserje'
Mistake: “Calling a building janitor a 'cuidador'.”
Correction: A building janitor is usually a 'conserje' or 'portero'. Use 'cuidador' for estates, parks, or animals.
encargado
en-car-GAH-doheŋkaɾˈɣaðo
Examples
El encargado del almacén revisó el inventario.
The warehouse manager checked the inventory.
¿Podría hablar con el encargado de servicio al cliente?
Could I speak with the person in charge of customer service?
Mi hermano es el encargado de mantenimiento de ese edificio.
My brother is the maintenance supervisor for that building.
Gender Agreement
This word changes based on gender: 'el encargado' (male manager) and 'la encargada' (female manager).
Casero vs. Conserje
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