# vamos

/ˈvɑmoʊz/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/vamos
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

a very old word for a person who is a servant or a slave. It is mostly used in history books or old stories.

For teachers: a male servant or slave, specifically in the context of historical or literary Spanish. Often used in the plural to refer to a group of attendants.

## Examples

- The king was followed by a group of his vamos.
- In the old palace, the vamos were responsible for carrying the heavy silver trays during the evening meals.
- The historical drama depicted the daily lives of the vamos, highlighting the strict hierarchy and the limited freedoms afforded to those in the royal household.

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