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    Servían (en. Served)

    /serˈβi.an/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To provide a service or to do something useful for someone.
    They served in the restaurant during the weekends.
    Ellos servían en el restaurante durante los fines de semana.
    To fulfill a purpose or function.
    The ancient temples served as centers of worship.
    Los antiguos templos servían como centros de culto.
    To offer something to someone as help or resource.
    Their skills served to solve complex problems.
    Sus habilidades servían para resolver problemas complejos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'servire', which means 'to be a slave' or 'to serve'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    served as an example
    It was used to demonstrate something positive or exemplary.
    servían de ejemplo
    serve as a bridge
    Facilitate communication or connection between two parties.
    servir de puente
    were useless
    They had no utility or purpose at all.
    no servían para nada

    Related Words

    serve
    To do something useful or beneficial.
    servir
    service
    Action of helping or providing something to someone.
    servicio
    server
    Person who serves or performs a service.
    servidor

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to people who help selflessly.
    They have always been those who served in the community.
    Siempre han sido unos que servían en la comunidad.
    Referred to something that is no longer useful.
    That old computer was no longer useful at all.
    Ese viejo computador ya no servían para nada.