verb🔗ShareSirvió(personal) To provide a service (or, by extension, a product, especially food or drink)."The waiter served us our dinner quickly and politely. "El camarero nos sirvió la cena rápida y cortésmente.servicefooddrinkjobbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTratarTo treat (someone) in a given manner."The teacher served the students fairly, giving each a chance to speak. "El profesor trató a los estudiantes de manera justa, dándole a cada uno la oportunidad de hablar.actionservicejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePretender, cortejarTo be suitor to; to be the lover of.""For years, he served her faithfully, hoping she would one day return his affections." "Durante años, la pretendió fielmente, esperando que algún día ella le correspondiera.familyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSer eficaz, servirTo be effective."The new teaching method served to improve student understanding of fractions. "El nuevo método de enseñanza sirvió para mejorar la comprensión de las fracciones por parte de los estudiantes.functionutilityserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEntregar, notificarTo deliver a document."The mail carrier served the eviction notice to the tenant this morning. "El cartero entregó el aviso de desalojo al inquilino esta mañana.lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareServirTo lead off with the first delivery over the net in tennis, volleyball, ping pong, badminton etc."Maria served the ball, starting the tennis match. "María sirvió la pelota, comenzando el partido de tenis.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCubrir, montarTo copulate with (of male animals); to cover."The prize-winning bull served the cows in the pasture. "El toro premiado cubrió a las vacas en el pasto.animalsexbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareServirTo be in military service."My grandfather served in the army during the war. "Mi abuelo sirvió en el ejército durante la guerra.militarywarservicenationgovernmentjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUsar, manejarTo work, to operate (a weapon)."The soldier served the machine gun during the battle. "El soldado manejó la ametralladora durante la batalla.militaryactionweaponjobserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCumplirTo work through (a given period of time in prison, a sentence)."He served five years in prison for the robbery. "Cumplió cinco años de prisión por el robo.lawpolicegovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForrarTo wind spun yarn etc. tightly around (a rope or cable, etc.) so as to protect it from chafing or from the weather."The sailor carefully served the frayed cable with waxed twine to prevent further wear. "El marinero forró cuidadosamente el cable deshilachado con hilo encerado para evitar un mayor desgaste.nauticaltechnicalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCumplirTo perform (a public obligation)."The doctor served her community by providing free healthcare on weekends. "La doctora cumplió con su comunidad proporcionando atención médica gratuita los fines de semana.governmentpoliticsstateservicejobworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVender crack, traficarTo provide crack cocaine (to), usually by selling, dealing, or distributing."The dealer served him a small bag of crack cocaine in the alley. "El traficante le vendió una pequeña bolsa de crack en el callejón.policelawsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
