camarón

See also: camaron

Spanish

Etymology

From cámaro, from Latin cammarus. Compare Portuguese camarão.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): [ka̠.ma̠ˈɾo̞n]
Rhymes: -on

Noun

camarón m (plural camarones)

(crustacean) shrimp
(seafood) shrimp
(Central America) tip, gratuity
(Central America) casual, low-paid work
(Cuba, informal) sunburned person
(Dominican Republic) skilful and clever person
(Ecuador) inexperienced driver
(Peru) parasite, person living at the expense of others
(Mexico) prick, cock

Synonyms

(shrimp): gamba f
(parasite): mantenido m
(penis): reata, macana, pistola

Derived terms

arrimón de camarón

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