verb🔗ShareServir(personal) To provide a service (or, by extension, a product, especially food or drink)."The restaurant is serving delicious pasta tonight. "El restaurante está sirviendo deliciosa pasta esta noche.servicejobbusinessfooddrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTratar, servirTo treat (someone) in a given manner."My teacher is serving the class fairly, giving everyone a chance to speak. "Mi profesor está tratando a la clase de manera justa, dando a todos la oportunidad de hablar.attitudeactionservicejobhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePretender, cortejarTo be suitor to; to be the lover of."My brother is serving a girl in his class. "Mi hermano está cortejando a una chica en su clase.humanpersonfamilyactionliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSer eficaz, servirTo be effective."The new teaching method is serving its purpose well; the students are understanding the material more easily. "El nuevo método de enseñanza está siendo eficaz; los estudiantes entienden el material más fácilmente.functionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEntregar, notificarTo deliver a document."The teacher is serving the important announcement letter to the class. "El profesor está entregando la importante carta de anuncio a la clase.lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSacarTo lead off with the first delivery over the net in tennis, volleyball, ping pong, badminton etc."The student served the ball powerfully, putting the team in a good position to win the match. "El estudiante sacó la pelota con fuerza, poniendo al equipo en una buena posición para ganar el partido.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCubrir, aparearseTo copulate with (of male animals); to cover."The rooster served the hen early this morning. "El gallo cubrió a la gallina esta mañana temprano.animalsexbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareServir, estar en el servicio militarTo be in military service."My uncle is currently serving in the army. "Mi tío está actualmente sirviendo en el ejército.militaryservicejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUtilizar, operarTo work, to operate (a weapon)."The soldier expertly served his rifle during the training exercise. "El soldado operó su rifle con pericia durante el ejercicio de entrenamiento.militaryweaponworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCumplirTo work through (a given period of time in prison, a sentence)."The prisoner is serving a five-year sentence for theft. "El prisionero está cumpliendo una condena de cinco años por robo.lawtimeactionserviceChat 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 served the thick rope with twine to protect it from the rough waves. "El marinero forró la gruesa cuerda con hilo para protegerla de las olas ásperas.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareServir, cumplirTo perform (a public obligation)."The student council members are serving on the food committee this year. "Los miembros del consejo estudiantil están sirviendo en el comité de alimentos este año.governmentpoliticsjobserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSuministrar crack (a alguien)To provide crack cocaine (to), usually by selling, dealing, or distributing."The suspect was arrested for serving crack cocaine to teenagers in the park. "El sospechoso fue arrestado por suministrar crack a adolescentes en el parque.policelawsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareServicioThe action of the verb to serve."The waiter's serving of the food was slow, causing everyone to get impatient. "El servicio de la comida por el camarero fue lento, lo que hizo que todos se impacientaran.serviceactionjobfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePorción, raciónA portion (especially, of a meal) served to someone."The serving of spaghetti was large enough for two people. "La porción de espaguetis era lo suficientemente grande para dos personas.foodamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCubierta, revestimientoA layer added to the outside of an electrical cable to protect it."The electrician carefully wrapped the serving around the electrical cord to prevent damage. "El electricista envolvió cuidadosamente la cubierta alrededor del cable eléctrico para evitar daños.materialelectrictechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharesirviendoThat or who serves or serve."a serving-girl"una sirvientaservicejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
