Sirva (en. Serve)

/ˈsirβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To use something or someone for a specific purpose.

I hope that what I brought you helps to solve the problem.

Espero que lo que te traje sirva para resolver el problema.

To be useful or favorable in a situation.

I need this document to serve as proof.

Necesito que este documento sirva como prueba.

To imply an authorization or permission to do something.

Let this report serve as the basis for the final decision.

Que este informe sirva como base para la decisión final.

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

Let it serve as an example

To use something as a model or reference.

Que sirva de ejemplo

Serve a little more

To ask for more to be added to what is being served.

Sirva un poco más

Serve for something

To indicate that something has utility.

Sirva para algo

serve

To perform an action of utility or assistance.

servir

humble

Description of someone willing to serve others.

humilde

utility

The quality of being useful or beneficial in a specific context.

utilidad

Serves, in the context of doing something for someone without expecting anything in return.

What you did for her really helps; it makes us all happy!

Eso que hiciste por ella, de verdad que sirve, ¡a todos nos alegra!

In the culinary field, it refers to the art of preparing dishes to be pleasing.

When cooking, one must ensure that each dish serves and delights the guests.

Cuando se cocina, hay que buscar que cada plato sirva y deleite a los comensales.