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    Sirvieron (en. They served)

    /sirˈβjeɾon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To provide someone with what they need.
    They served dinner at eight.
    Ellos sirvieron la cena a las ocho.
    To fulfill a function or purpose.
    The tests served to identify the problem.
    Las pruebas sirvieron para identificar el problema.
    To offer something to someone.
    The volunteers served donations to those in need.
    Los voluntarios sirvieron donaciones a los necesitados.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to serve as an example
    To be a model or pattern to follow.
    servir de ejemplo
    it was all for nothing
    It had no effect or positive result.
    no sirvió de nada
    to be of use
    To have utility or purpose.
    servir para algo

    Related Words

    serve
    To provide or put something at someone's service.
    servir
    server
    A person who serves in a specific context.
    servidor
    service
    The action of serving or providing something.
    servicio

    Slang Meanings

    They served for something more
    Don’t think they only served for the event; they served to unite the team.
    No creas que solo sirvieron para el evento, sirvieron para unir al equipo.
    They fed them the story
    They realized that they were fed the story that the project was viable.
    Se dieron cuenta de que les sirvieron el cuento de que el proyecto era viable.