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    Sirviese (en. Served)

    /sirˈvjese/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates that an act of serving could have taken place in the past.
    If the coffee were served, we would enjoy it.
    Si sirviese el café, lo disfrutaríamos.
    Expresses a desire or hypothesis regarding the act of serving.
    I wish he served at the ceremony.
    Ojalá que él sirviese en la ceremonia.
    It is used in subordinate clauses that express a condition.
    If he served as a volunteer, he could help many.
    Si sirviese como voluntario, podría ayudar a muchos.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    If it served any purpose
    If it could be useful in any way.
    Si sirviese de algo
    I wish it served
    Expression of the desire for service or help to be given.
    Ojalá sirviese
    It served as an example
    It is used to indicate that something can illustrate or serve as a model.
    Sirviese como ejemplo

    Related Words

    to serve
    To perform a function or service.
    servir
    service
    The action of serving.
    servicio
    servant
    A person who serves.
    sirviente

    Slang Meanings

    It is not used in a colloquial context.
    The word 'sirviese' has no usage in slang.
    La palabra 'sirviese' no tiene un uso en jerga.