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to serve
01
servir
to offer or present food or drink to someone
Transitive: to serve food
Example
A complimentary afternoon snack is served to all guests.
The cheese is best served at room temperature.
The waiter served them both with salmon poached in white wine.
02
servir, hacer el servicio
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
Example
She served an ace.
Who 's serving?
03
servir, ser útil
to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something
Transitive: to serve a purpose
Example
A large cardboard box will serve the purpose.
Art serves an important function in our society.
These experiments serve no useful purpose.
04
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
05
servir para, tener como efecto
to produce a specific result or effect
Transitive: to serve to do sth
06
servir, asistir
to offer assistance or services that help meet the needs or improve the well-being of someone
Transitive: to serve a group
07
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
08
servir, dedicar
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
09
ser adecuado, ser favorable
to be suitable, advantageous, or occur at a convenient or favorable time
Intransitive
10
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
Example
She was served with a summons to appear in court.
He said his lawyer would serve a writ to the multinational corporation within a week.
The notice must be served upon the tenant and include a legal description of the breach they have committed.
11
servir, asistir
to work for or assist someone, typically by performing duties or tasks
Transitive: to serve sb
Example
He proudly served his country during the war.
He served as a captain in the army.
She served in the medical corps.
12
cumplir condena, estar en prisión
to spend a period of time being locked up in prison
Transitive: to serve a sentence or period of time
Example
He served an 18-month sentence for theft.
She is serving two years for theft.
He is serving a ten-year jail sentence.
13
servir, copular
to engage in copulation, as a male breeding animal with a female, in order to produce offspring
Transitive: to serve a female animal
14
servir, hacer servicio
to be employed or work as a member of the military or armed forces
Intransitive
15
servir, alcanzar
(of an amount of food) to be sufficient enough for a particular number of people
Transitive: to serve a number of people
Example
This dish will serve four hungry people.
The recipe serves four people.
16
atender, servir
to assist customers by providing what they need in a store or business
Transitive: to serve a customer
Example
The store staff served the customers with a smile and friendly attitude.
The cashier served the customer with a smile.
The employee served the customer by explaining the product details.
17
engañar, hacer una broma a
to trick or deceive someone, often as a joke or prank
Transitive: to serve sb
Ditransitive: to serve sb a trick
Example
She served her friend by telling her a made-up story.
They served him with a prank that took him by surprise.
He thought he was being helpful, but really, he was just serving me a trick.
18
servir, tratar
to treat or handle someone in a particular manner
Transitive: to serve sb in a specific manner
Example
The coach serves the team with clear strategies and constant support.
They were served poorly by the rude clerk at the counter.
They were served unjustly when their complaints were ignored.
19
servir, proporcionar
to provide a product or service to a group of people or an area
Transitive: to serve sb with a product or service
Example
This store serves the local community with fresh produce.
The hotel serves tourists with comfortable rooms and great amenities.
They serve the entire city with free Wi-Fi in public parks.
20
usar, manejar
to operate or use a weapon, especially in a military context
Transitive: to serve a weapon
Example
The soldier served the anti-aircraft gun during the attack.
The crew served the weapons with precision during the battle.
She had to serve the heavy machine gun during the mission.
Serve
01
saque, servicio
the action of putting the ball or puck into play to start a point or match
Example
The soccer goalkeeper 's serve reached the halfway line.
The table tennis player 's serve was too fast for her opponent.
His volleyball serve was difficult to return.
Ejemplo
A complimentary afternoon snack is served to all guests.
The cheese is best served at room temperature.
The waiter served them both with salmon poached in white wine.
Carolyn served them iced tea on the front porch.
Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve immediately.
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