How to Say "scullery boy" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “scullery boy” is “pinche” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
historical or specific kitchen role
Examples
El pinche está encargado de pelar todas las patatas.
The kitchen assistant is in charge of peeling all the potatoes.
Todos los grandes chefs empezaron como pinches.
All great chefs started as kitchen help.
Necesito un pinche que sea rápido con el cuchillo.
I need an assistant who is fast with a knife.
The Article Matters
Even though the word ends in 'e', you use 'el' for a male assistant and 'la' for a female assistant ('el pinche' vs 'la pinche').
False Friend Alert
Mistake: “Thinking 'pinche' means 'to pinch' something with your fingers.”
Correction: The action of pinching is 'pellizcar'. A 'pinche' is a person who helps in the kitchen.
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