servicio

Deriva del latín 'servitium', que se refiere al acto de servir o a un servicio.

NOUN (1)
[/seɾˈβiθjo/es-ES] [/seɾˈvisjo/es-LA]
service literal / assistance formal / attention formal / untranslatable concept untranslatable (The notion of 'servicio' can refer to different types of service in various contexts, which does not have a precise single word in ENGLISH that captures all nuances.)
Synonyms asistencia formal , atención formal
Antonyms desatención

The Spanish word "servicio" is a broad and versatile term that encompasses a wide range of meanings related to the act of serving, providing assistance, or delivering a particular function or utility. Unlike English, which often uses more specific terms (e.g., "customer service," "public utility," "military service," "religious service"), "servicio" can refer to any of these. It broadly translates to service, assistance, or attention, depending on the context. It can denote the provision of a utility or resource (like water or electricity), the work done for someone, the the department responsible for providing help, or even the performance of a duty. Its exact nuance is heavily dependent on the surrounding words and situation.

irregular
plural
servicios
  • El servicio de internet ha estado muy lento últimamente. — The internet service has been very slow lately.
  • Necesito llamar al servicio de atención al cliente para resolver mi problema. — I need to call customer service to solve my problem.
  • Los hospitales ofrecen un servicio vital a la comunidad. — Hospitals provide a vital service to the community.
  • Trabajó en el servicio militar durante diez años. — He worked in military service for ten years.