servir
Del latín 'servire'.
VERB
(1)
[/seɾˈβiɾ/es-SP]
to serve
literal
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to assist
formal
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to help
informal
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to be of service
expression
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untranslatable concept
untranslatable
(The verb 'servir' encompasses a broad range of uses in Spanish that can imply helping, being of service, or providing something, which may not have an exact one-word equivalent in English, thus requiring context for clarity.)
To perform duties or services for someone or something, often implying assistance, usefulness, or provision. This verb encompasses a broad range of meanings, including to serve (as in food or a country), to help, to assist, or to be useful. Its exact English equivalent often depends on the specific context, as Spanish uses 'servir' in situations where English might use various different verbs or phrasal verbs.
irregular
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| servir (no aplica, verbo) |
- El camarero nos sirvió la cena rápidamente. — The waiter served us dinner quickly.
- Este cuchillo no sirve para cortar pan. — This knife is not useful for cutting bread.
- Siempre estoy dispuesto a servir a mis vecinos. — I am always willing to help my neighbors.
- Sirvió en el ejército durante veinte años. — He served in the army for twenty years.