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)

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