servicio
service
Reviewed by: David WestfallCofounder
A versatile noun built around the core idea of "serving" or providing something useful
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Servicio means service and is a direct cognate of the English word.
servicio
service, favor
Any act of serving, helping, or providing something to someone — just like in English.
El servicio al cliente en ese hotel es excelenteThe customer service at that hotel is excellent
Me hiciste un gran servicio al ayudarme con la mudanzaYou did me a great favor by helping me with the move
service (organized system)
An organized system that provides something to the public, like a transport or emergency service.
El servicio de autobuses no funciona los domingosThe bus service doesn't run on Sundays
El ascensor está fuera de servicioThe elevator is out of service
service (military)
Serving one's country in the military.
El servicio militar era obligatorio en España hasta el año 2001Military service was mandatory in Spain until 2001
set, place setting (dinnerware)
A set of dishes or utensils for serving something — the items that "serve" a meal.
La anfitriona sacó su servicio de té de porcelanaThe hostess brought out her porcelain tea set
Faltan dos servicios en la mesaThere are two place settings missing from the table
serve, service (tennis)
In tennis and similar sports, the serve — the act of putting the ball into play, i.e. "serving" it.
Tiene un servicio muy potenteHe has a very powerful serve
Federer quebró el servicio de su rivalFederer broke his opponent's service
los servicios
bathroom, restroom, toilet
A euphemism for the bathroom — the room that "serves" your needs. Almost always used in the plural in Spanish.
¿Dónde están los servicios?Where is the bathroom?
Los servicios están al fondo del pasilloThe restrooms are at the end of the hallway