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    Sírvanse (en. Help yourselves)

    /ˈsiɾβanse/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of serving oneself something, usually food or drink.
    At the party, everyone served themselves what they wanted.
    En la fiesta, todos se sirvieron lo que quisieron.
    Expression used to invite guests to have something.
    Please, help yourselves to the food.
    Por favor, sírvanse de la comida.
    Polite way of offering something to others.
    At the restaurant, the waiter said: 'Help yourselves to whatever you want.'
    En el restaurante, el camarero dijo: 'Sírvanse lo que deseen'.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to serve', from Latin 'servire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    help yourselves, everyone
    Used to invite several people to serve themselves.
    sírvanse ustedes
    help yourselves with confidence
    Invitation for guests to take what they want without reservations.
    sírvanse con confianza

    Related Words

    serve
    To provide or give something to someone.
    servir
    service
    The act of serving or the fact of attending to someone.
    servicio
    server
    A person who attends to or serves others.
    servidor

    Slang Meanings

    Invitation to enjoy freely.
    At the meeting, the host said 'help yourselves' and everyone started to serve themselves.
    En la reunión, el anfitrión dijo 'sírvanse' y todos empezaron a servirse
    Uninhibited way of acting while eating.
    At the buffet, there was a very relaxed 'help yourselves' atmosphere.
    En el buffet se sentía una atmósfera de 'sírvanse' muy relajada.