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    Sirves (en. You serve)

    /ˈsiɾβes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To provide a service or meet a need.
    Whenever I am invited, you serve dinner with great elegance.
    Siempre que me invitan, sirves la cena con gran elegancia.
    To fulfill a function or purpose.
    In this project, you serve as coordinator.
    En este proyecto, tú sirves como coordinador.
    To offer something to someone.
    In the meeting, you present the most innovative ideas.
    En la reunión, sirves las ideas más innovadoras.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'servire', which means to serve.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    you serve as an example
    you use me as a model or reference.
    me sirves de ejemplo
    you serve for something
    you have utility or purpose.
    sirves para algo
    you are not good for anything
    you are not useful in this situation.
    no sirves para nada

    Related Words

    service
    action of serving.
    servicio
    server
    person who serves or acts for the benefit of another.
    servidor
    servant
    person employed to serve.
    sirviente

    Slang Meanings

    To be useful or competent.
    That guy really is useful for doing that job.
    Ese tipo sí que sirves para hacer ese trabajo.
    To be at someone's disposal.
    If you need help, you know you are good for whatever.
    Si necesitas ayuda, ya sabes que sirves para lo que sea.