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noun, masculine

camarón

/kamaˈɾon/

noun, masculine/kamaˈɾon/plural: camarones

shrimp (crustacean); tip, gratuity; casual, low-paid work; sunburned person; skilful and clever person

Synonyms: gamba, esquila, mantenido, reata, macana, pistola

From cámaro + -ón, from Latin cammarus. Compare Portuguese camarão.