servicios
“servicios” means “services” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
services
Also: utilities
📝 In Action
Necesito cancelar los servicios de internet este mes.
A1I need to cancel the internet services this month.
Nuestra empresa ofrece servicios de consultoría legal.
A2Our company offers legal consulting services.
restroom, bathroom
Also: WC
📝 In Action
¿Dónde están los servicios, por favor?
A1Where are the restrooms, please?
El restaurante tiene servicios muy limpios.
A1The restaurant has very clean bathrooms.
service
Also: military service
📝 In Action
Completó sus servicios en el ejército el año pasado.
B2He completed his service in the army last year.
La reina agradeció a los soldados por sus servicios a la nación.
C1The queen thanked the soldiers for their services to the nation.
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Quick Quiz: servicios
Question 1 of 2
Which English translation is NOT appropriate for 'servicios' in the sentence: 'Los servicios de agua y electricidad fallaron.'
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *servitium*, meaning 'slavery, servitude, or service.' The original idea was about being a servant, but the meaning broadened over time to include any helpful duty or public utility.
First recorded: Medieval Latin period
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'servicios' (plural) used to mean 'restroom' (singular)?
This is common in Spanish. When referring to a facility or a room dedicated to a function (like a restroom or toilet), the plural form is often used to describe the collection of amenities found there (like the toilet, sink, mirror, etc.), making it sound more formal and polite.
Does 'servicios' always mean 'utilities'?
No. While it often means utilities (water, gas, electricity), it can also mean professional help (consulting, repair services) or, very commonly, the public restroom.