verb

servir

serve

Ayudar o hacer algo útil para otra persona o cosa.

The word "servir" in Spanish means "to serve." It can refer to serving food, providing assistance, or fulfilling a function or purpose. For example, it can be used in contexts like serving a meal ("servir una comida") or serving in a role or position ("servir en un puesto"). Additionally, "servir" is used in various phrases and idiomatic expressions in the Spanish language.

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Examples

El camarero sirve la comida.verb

The waiter serves the food.

El mesero nos sirve la comida.verb

The waiter serves us the food.

Ellos sirven agua en vasos grandes.verb

They serve water in large glasses.

La mesera sirve café caliente en la mesa.verb

The waitress serves hot coffee at the table.

Ellos sirven agua.verb

They serve water.

María sirve la cena cada noche.verb

María serves dinner every night.

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