Servicios (en. Services)

/seɾˈβiθjos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A set of actions carried out to meet a need.
Public services are essential for the community.
Los servicios públicos son esenciales para la comunidad.
Assistance or help provided to someone.
The company offers customer service.
La empresa ofrece servicios de atención al cliente.
Lucrative activities that do not involve the sale of tangible goods.
The provision of services in the hotel industry has grown.
La prestación de servicios en la industria hotelera ha crecido.

Etymology

From Latin 'servicium', which means service or work.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emergency services
Immediate assistance in critical situations.
servicios de emergencia
customer service
Support offered to consumers.
servicio al cliente
public services
Benefits provided by the state to citizens.
servicios públicos

Related Words

to serve
Performing tasks for the benefit of others.
servir
service
The act of serving or attending.
servicio
benefit
Delivery of a service or goods.
prestación

Slang Meanings

Any type of quick help or support.
Call for services when you can’t manage.
Llama que te brinden servicios cuando no puedas manejar.
Maintenance or repair of something.
The car is in service; it's being taken to be fixed.
El coche está en servicios, lo llevan a arreglar.