camarón

See also: camaron

Spanish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ka̠.ma̠ˈɾo̞n]
• Rhymes: -on

Etymology

From cámaro, from Latin cammarus. Compare Portuguese camarão.

Noun

camarón m (plural camarones)

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

Synonyms

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

Derived terms

• arrimón de camarón