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    Sirve (en. Serves)

    /ˈsiɾ.βe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To indicate that something is suitable or useful for a purpose.
    This book serves to learn grammar.
    Este libro sirve para aprender gramática.
    To perform a function or task.
    The microwave serves to heat food.
    El microondas sirve para calentar comida.
    To attend to or satisfy a need.
    The coffee we serve here helps to wake up.
    El café que servimos aquí sirve para despertar.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'servire', which means 'to serve' or 'to be in the service of'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    For what it serves
    Expression that indicates the purpose of something.
    Para lo que sirve
    It is of no use
    Indicates that something is useless or has no value.
    No sirve de nada
    It serves as an example
    Indicates that something can be used as a reference.
    Sirve como ejemplo

    Related Words

    to serve
    To provide food or drink to someone.
    servir
    service
    The action of serving or attending to customers.
    servicio
    servant
    A person who is in the service of another.
    sirviente

    Slang Meanings

    Expression that indicates that something is useful in an informal context.
    That plan doesn’t work, we better look for another idea.
    Ese plan no sirve, mejor busquemos otra idea.
    Use of 'serves' to denote authenticity or effectiveness.
    That app works, I’ve used it several times.
    Esa app sirve, la he usado varias veces.