How to Say "pageboys" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pageboys” is “botones” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
NounB1
young staff member
Examples
Los botones nos ayudaron a subir las maletas al quinto piso.
The bellhops helped us take the suitcases up to the fifth floor.
El botones del hotel es muy amable y siempre sonríe.
The hotel bellhop is very kind and always smiles.
Meaning Shift
This meaning likely comes from the traditional uniform of these workers, which often features many shiny buttons.
Over-generalizing
Mistake: “Usar 'botones' para cualquier empleado joven.”
Correction: Use 'botones' specifically for hotel or service staff who assist guests, usually with luggage or errands.
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