Servirle (en. Serve)
/serˈbirl/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To provide someone with what they need.
I will serve you the food now.
Voy a servirle la comida ahora.
To attend to someone in a service.
The waiter is ready to serve you.
El camarero está listo para servirle.
To fulfill a purpose or function for someone.
This program can help you improve your skills.
Este programa puede servirle para mejorar sus habilidades.
Etymology
From Latin 'servire', which means 'to serve'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be at your service
Expression that indicates availability to help.
estar para servirle
to serve as an example
To act as a model or reference for others.
servir de ejemplo
it is worth nothing
Indicates that something is useless.
no sirve para nada
Related Words
service
The act of serving or attending.
servicio
server
A person who serves or provides a service.
servidor
serve
To perform a service.
servir
Slang Meanings
To serve someone in an informal context.
Tell him to let me do it, no problem, I am here to serve you.
Dile que lo haga yo, no hay problema, estoy para servirle.
Expression that denotes a helpful attitude.
He is always willing and tells everyone: here I am to serve you.
Siempre está dispuesto y le dice a todos: aquí estoy para servirle.