Servia (en. Serbia)

/serˈβi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Ancient form of the verb serve in the subjunctive mood.

I would like her to serve at the banquet table.

Quisiera que ella servia en la mesa del banquete.

This form was used in the past in certain literary constructions.

He wrote a letter expressing that everything served for good.

Escribió una carta en la que deseaba que todo servia para el bien.

From Latin 'servire', which means 'to serve'.

to another thing, butterfly

Saying used to change the topic or leave a place.

a otra cosa, mariposa

he who serves, serves

Proverb meaning that those who help contribute significantly.

el que sirve, sirve

at the service of

To be at someone's disposal to help or assist.

al servicio de

service

Action of serving someone.

servicio

servant

Person who provides service to another in exchange for payment.

sirviente

server

Person who provides a service, often in a formal context.

servidor

To be useful in a specific situation.

That tool really served to fix the car.

Esa herramienta realmente servia para arreglar el coche.

To be at someone's disposal in an exaggerated manner.

You always see her serving her friends; she doesn't set limits.

Siempre la ves servia a sus amigos, no se pone límites.