el
masculine
/majoɾˈðomo/
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Translation
butler
Word origin
From Latin maior domus ('head of the household'), from maior ('greater') plus domus ('house'). English borrowed the same idea as 'majordomo'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- maior domus
- English cognates
- majordomo, major
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralmayordomos
Examples
.
The butler opened the door and announced the guests.
.
The family hired a butler for the mansion.
¿ sirvió ?
Has the butler already served the tea in the drawing room?
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The butler knew all the secrets of the house.
¡ , , !
Call the butler, please, we have a visitor!
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