adjective

servicial

helpful

Que ayuda a otros con buena actitud y está dispuesto a colaborar cuando hace falta.

Word: servicial

Meaning in English:
The adjective "servicial" describes a person who is helpful, obliging, or willing to serve others. It refers to someone who shows readiness to assist, provide service, or be of use to others.


Explanation:

  • Origin:
    The word comes from the Spanish noun "servicio" (service), combined with the suffix "-al", which is commonly used to form adjectives. Thus, "servicial" essentially means "related to service" or "providing service."

  • Meaning:

    1. Helpful: Eager to help or serve others, often in a prompt and considerate manner.
    2. Obliging: Willing to do favors or provide assistance.

Synonyms in Spanish:

  • atento (attentive)
  • amable (kind, friendly)
  • ayudador (helpful)
  • colaborador (collaborative, cooperative)
  • cortés (courteous, polite)

Antonyms in Spanish:

  • desatento (inattentive, negligent)
  • egoísta (selfish)
  • descortés (rude, discourteous)
  • indiferente (indifferent)
  • inservicial (unhelpful, literally "not servicial")

This word is often used to describe people who are especially willing to assist others, such as waiters, customer service representatives, friends, or colleagues who are eager to help.

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Examples

El camarero fue muy servicial durante la cena.adjective

The waiter was very helpful during the dinner.

Todo el equipo del hotel fue servicial en nuestra estancia.adjective

The entire hotel staff was helpful during our stay.

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