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    Siervo (en. Serf)

    /ˈsjeɾβo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who is in the service of another, especially in a feudal relationship.
    The servant worked in the fields of his lord.
    El siervo trabajaba en los campos de su señor.
    In religious contexts, a servant of God or of the church.
    The temple servant dedicated his life to divine service.
    El siervo del templo dedicaba su vida al servicio divino.
    A person subjected to a domain or authority, whether physical or moral.
    He felt like a servant to his family's expectations.
    Se sentía como un siervo de las expectativas de su familia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'servus', meaning 'slave' or 'servant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    serf
    A person who works the land of a feudal lord and is subject to his authority.
    siervo de la gleba
    servant of God
    A person who is completely dedicated to divine service.
    siervo de Dios
    to be a servant
    To act submissively or servilely towards someone.
    ser un siervo

    Related Words

    service
    Action or effect of serving.
    servicio
    to serve
    To perform work for someone or something.
    servir
    submission
    Condition of being submissive or under the dominion of another.
    sumisión

    Slang Meanings

    In some colloquial contexts, it is used to refer to someone who blindly obeys.
    Don't be a servant, think for yourself.
    No seas siervo, piensa por ti mismo.
    Sometimes used derogatorily to refer to an obedient employee.
    That guy is a servant; he always does what he's told.
    Ese tipo es un siervo, siempre hace lo que le dicen.