Servía (en. Served)

/serˈβi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
English: Indicates the action of providing a service or help.
English: When I was a child, I served in the community.
Cuando era niño, yo servía en la comunidad.
English: Used to refer to the function of an object or tool.
English: The computer I used to work with is now outdated.
La computadora que yo servía para trabajar ya está desactualizada.
English: Past subjunctive form of the verb to serve.
English: I hoped she would serve as an example for others.
Esperaba que ella servía de ejemplo para los demás.

Etymology

English: From Latin 'servīre', which means 'to serve'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English: served as
English: played the role of
servía como
English: served as
English: currently functions as
servía de

Related Words

English: service
English: action of serving or providing help.
servicio
English: server
English: person who provides a service.
servidor
English: served
English: that has been served or provided.
servido

Slang Meanings

English: Refers to someone who is always willing to help.
English: You're a servant, you're always here to lend us a hand.
Eres un servía, siempre estás aquí para echarnos una mano.
English: Derogatory use for someone who does a lot for others without receiving anything in return.
English: Don’t be a servant; you also have to take care of yourself.
No seas un servía, también tienes que cuidar de ti.