See also: camaron

Galician edit

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Etymology edit

From Latin cammārus (lobster) +‎ -ón, ultimately from Ancient Greek κάμμαρος (kámmaros).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /kamaˈɾoŋ/ [kɑ.maˈɾoŋ]
  • Rhymes: -oŋ
  • Hyphenation: ca‧ma‧rón

Noun edit

camarón m (plural camaróns)

  1. shrimp (decapod crustacean)
    Synonym: esquía

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Etymology edit

From cámaro, from Latin cammarus. Compare Portuguese camarão.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /kamaˈɾon/ [ka.maˈɾõn]
  • Audio (Spain):(file)
  • Rhymes: -on
  • Syllabification: ca‧ma‧rón

Noun edit

camarón m (plural camarones)

  1. shrimp (crustacean)
    Synonym: gamba
  2. (Central America) tip, gratuity
  3. (Central America) casual, low-paid work
  4. (Cuba, informal) sunburned person
  5. (Dominican Republic) skilful and clever person
  6. (Ecuador) inexperienced driver
  7. (Peru) parasite, person living at the expense of others
    Synonym: mantenido
  8. (Mexico) prick, cock
    Synonyms: reata, macana, pistola

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