to serve

serve

sɜ:v

sēv

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Definición y significado de "serve"en inglés

to serve

VERBO

servir

to offer or present food or drink to someone

Transitive: to serve food

información gramatical

composición morfológica

simple

verbo de acción

regular

presente

serve

3.ª persona singular

serves

participio presente

serving

pretérito simple

served

participio pasado

served

Ejemplos

Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve it immediately.

Vierte la salsa sobre la pasta y sirve inmediatamente.

sacar, realizar el saque

to initiate play in a sport by hitting a ball or object from a designated location using a specific technique, as dictated by the rules of the game

Intransitive

Transitive: to serve a ball

Ejemplos

He stepped up to serve, aiming for the corner of the opponent's court.

Se adelantó para sacar, apuntando a la esquina de la cancha del oponente.

servir, ser útil

to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something

Transitive: to serve a purpose

Ejemplos

A large cardboard box will serve the purpose.

Una gran caja de cartón servirá para el propósito.

servir, desempeñar

to work for a specified organization or in a specific role for a period of time

Intransitive: to serve as holder of a position | to serve in an organization

Ejemplos

Henry served as a member of numerous committees and commissions.

Henry sirvió como miembro de numerosos comités y comisiones.

servir, contribuir

to produce a specific result or effect

Transitive: to serve to do sth

Ejemplos

His actions served to strengthen their relationship.

Sus acciones sirvieron para fortalecer su relación.

servir, asistir

to offer assistance or services that help meet the needs or improve the well-being of someone

Transitive: to serve a group

Ejemplos

The charity serves the homeless by providing food and shelter.

La caridad sirve a los sin hogar proporcionando comida y refugio.

servir, ofrecer

to offer or give someone food or drink, typically as a gesture of hospitality or during a meal

Ditransitive: to serve sb food or drink

Ejemplos

The hostess served her guests a hearty meal with warm bread.

La anfitriona sirvió a sus invitados una comida abundante con pan caliente.

servir, dedicarse

to dedicate a portion of one's life, time, or efforts to supporting a cause, institution, or belief

Transitive: to serve an institution or belief

Ejemplos

He served his country by joining the military and dedicating his life to national defense.

Él sirvió a su país alistándose en el ejército y dedicando su vida a la defensa nacional.

convenir, ser propicio

to be suitable, advantageous, or occur at a convenient or favorable time

Intransitive

Ejemplos

The weather served for their outdoor wedding, with clear skies and a gentle breeze.

El clima sirvió para su boda al aire libre, con cielos despejados y una brisa suave.

notificar, entregar

to deliver a legal document, such as a summons or writ, to the intended recipient in a formal and official manner in accordance with legal procedures and requirements

Ditransitive: to serve a legal document to sb | to serve sb with a legal document

Ejemplos

He said his lawyer would serve a writ to the multinational corporation within a week.

Dijo que su abogado notificaría un auto a la multinacional en el plazo de una semana.

servir, atender

to work for or assist someone, typically by performing duties or tasks

Transitive: to serve sb

Ejemplos

He served the royal family for many years, attending to their needs with loyalty.

Él sirvió a la familia real durante muchos años, atendiendo sus necesidades con lealtad.

cumplir, purgar

to spend a period of time being locked up in prison

Transitive: to serve a sentence or period of time

Ejemplos

He was convicted of robbery and had to serve five years in prison.

Fue condenado por robo y tuvo que cumplir cinco años en prisión.

aparearse, montar

to engage in copulation, as a male breeding animal with a female, in order to produce offspring

Transitive: to serve a female animal

Ejemplos

The stud dog was brought in to serve the female for breeding.

El perro semental fue traído para servir a la hembra para la cría.

servir, prestar servicio

to be employed or work as a member of the military or armed forces

Intransitive

Ejemplos

He decided to serve in the army after graduating from high school.

Decidió servir en el ejército después de graduarse de la escuela secundaria.

servir, ser suficiente para

(of an amount of food) to be sufficient enough for a particular number of people

Transitive: to serve a number of people

Ejemplos

The recipe serves four people.

La receta sirve para cuatro personas.

servir, atender

to assist customers by providing what they need in a store or business

Transitive: to serve a customer

Ejemplos

She always tries to serve her clients' needs as best as she can.

Ella siempre trata de servir las necesidades de sus clientes lo mejor que puede.

engañar, burlar

to trick or deceive someone, often as a joke or prank

Transitive: to serve sb

Ditransitive: to serve sb a trick

Ejemplos

They were all in on it, serving him a trick that made him look silly in front of everyone.

Todos estaban en el ajo, sirviéndole una broma que lo hizo parecer tonto frente a todos.

servir, atender

to treat or handle someone in a particular manner

Transitive: to serve sb in a specific manner

Ejemplos

They were served poorly by the rude clerk at the counter.

Fueron mal atendidos por el empleado grosero en el mostrador.

servir, atender

to provide a product or service to a group of people or an area

Transitive: to serve sb with a product or service

Ejemplos

They serve the entire city with free Wi-Fi in public parks.

Ellos sirven a toda la ciudad con Wi-Fi gratuito en los parques públicos.

servir, manejar

to operate or use a weapon, especially in a military context

Transitive: to serve a weapon

Ejemplos

They were ready to serve the weapons at a moment’s notice.

Estaban listos para servir las armas en un momento dado.

lucir con estilo, llevar con actitud

to wear or present an outfit or look with style and confidence

jerga

Ejemplos

She's really serving in that dress tonight.

Ella realmente está sirviendo en ese vestido esta noche.

suministrar, vender

to sell or supply drugs to others

jerga

Ejemplos

He serves weed to his friends at the party.

Él sirve hierba a sus amigos en la fiesta.

Serve

SUSTANTIVO

saque, servicio

the action of putting the ball or puck into play to start a point or match

información gramatical

estado de animacidad

abstracto

composición morfológica

compuesto

contable

forma plural

serves

Ejemplos

The tennis player's serve was powerful and accurate.

El saque del tenista fue potente y preciso.

Árbol Léxico

serving

subserve

serve

Palabras Cercanas

Definición y significado de "serve"en inglés

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