Servir
Example: El camarero va a servir la comida en la mesa.
Definition
"Servir" means to provide or deliver something, especially food or services, to someone. For example, in the phrase 'El camarero va a servir la comida en la mesa,' it refers to the waiter bringing food to the table. It can also mean to be useful or function in a particular way.
Etymology
The word "servir" comes from the Latin verb 'servīre,' meaning 'to serve or be a servant.' It evolved through Old Spanish, retaining its connection to service and assistance. Did you know that its roots are related to the word 'servant,' highlighting its origin in acts of service?
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"Servir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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