serve

• Sustantivo que denota el acto de servir, como en deportes (tenis) o la distribución de comida o bebidas.

A noun referring to an act of serving, such as in sports (e.g., tennis) or providing food or drink.

1. Tennis serveB1formalsport

   The act of hitting the ball to start play in tennis or similar racket sports.

   Saque en tenis

   • His serve was powerful and accurate.
   • She has a strong serve that wins points.
   • The referee called a fault on his second serve.

   Sinónimosservice

2. Volleyball serveB1formalsport

   The action of sending the ball over the net to begin play in volleyball.

   Saque en voleibol

   • The team scored on her serve.
   • He practiced his serve for hours.
   • A good serve can give your team an advantage.

   Sinónimosservice

3. Military service periodB2formal

   A period of time spent in military service.

   Período de servicio militar

   • He completed his serve in the army.
   • During his serve, he was stationed overseas.
   • Many veterans remember their serve fondly.

   Sinónimosenlistmenthitchservicestinttermtour of duty

• Verbo que indica presentar o repartir comida o bebida, cumplir un deber o función, o entregar algo como documentos legales.

A verb used to indicate providing food or drink, performing a duty, or delivering something such as legal papers.

1. Provide food or drinkA2formal

   To give someone food or drink as part of a meal or service.

   Servir comida o bebida

   • The waiter served us a delicious meal.
   • She served coffee to the guests.
   • They serve breakfast from 7 to 10 AM.

   Sinónimosdish outdish upladleofferplatepourpresentput outscoopset out

   Antónimosdenyrefusewithhold

2. Work or perform dutyB1formal

   To work for someone or perform a duty, especially in a job or role.

   Servir (desempeñar un deber)

   • He served in the army for ten years.
   • She serves as the company's CEO.
   • The judge served the community for decades.

   Sinónimosactfunctionlaborofficiateperformtoilwork

3. Deliver legal documentC1formallegal

   To present a legal document to someone officially.

   notificar una demanda

   • The court served him with a summons.
   • They served the papers to the defendant.
   • The lawyer served the notice of eviction.

   Sinónimosdeliverhand overpresent

4. Sports: Start playB1formalsport

   To start play by hitting the ball in sports like tennis or volleyball.

   Servir (deporte)

   • She served an ace in the tennis match.
   • He serves the ball with great power.
   • The player will serve next in the game.

   Sinónimosdeliverhitstart

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