How to Say "head servant" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “head servant” is “mayordomo” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
person in charge of household staff
Examples
El mayordomo abrió la puerta y saludó a los invitados.
The butler opened the door and greeted the guests.
Alfred es el mayordomo más famoso de los cómics.
Alfred is the most famous butler in comic books.
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'.
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.
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