Sirviesen (en. Served)

/siɾˈβjɛsen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Use in a context of need or desire in which it is required that someone or something fulfills a function.

If they served in the community, there would be more collaboration.

Si ellos sirviesen en la comunidad, habría más colaboración.

In hypothetical contexts where a service or function performed is mentioned.

If they served more often, the group could progress faster.

Si ellos sirviesen más a menudo, el grupo podría avanzar más rápido.

Use in formal situations or in literature to propose a condition.

Although they served for years, they still would not receive recognition.

Aunque sirviesen durante años, aún no recibirían reconocimiento.

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

that serve as an example

that fulfill the function of being a model to follow

que sirvan de ejemplo

whom do you serve

referred to loyalty or servitude towards someone

a quien sirves

keep serving

continue fulfilling a function or task

seguir sirviendo

to serve

fulfill a function or need

servir

service

action of serving or being at the service of something or someone

servicio

servant

person who serves another, frequently in the domestic realm

sirviente

To take an unexpected turn or change direction in a conversation

When asked about the project, he steered the conversation toward a less complicated topic.

Cuando se le preguntó por el proyecto, sirvió la conversación hacia un tema menos complicado.

To fulfill a secondary or non-essential function

At the party, they only served to take up space.

En la fiesta, solo sirvieron para hacer bulto.