servido
“servido” means “served” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
served, set
Also: satisfied
📝 In Action
La mesa está servida. ¡Podemos empezar a comer!
A2The table is set. We can start eating!
El plato principal fue servido con una salsa picante.
B1The main dish was served with a spicy sauce.
No más postre, gracias. Estoy servido.
B2No more dessert, thank you. I've had enough (I am satisfied).
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📝 In Action
Hemos servido a la comunidad por más de veinte años.
A1We have served the community for more than twenty years.
Si hubieras servido el café antes, no tendríamos este problema.
B2If you had served the coffee earlier, we wouldn't have this problem.
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Quick Quiz: servido
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'servido' as an adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word 'servido' comes directly from the Latin verb *servīre*, meaning 'to be a slave, to serve, or to be helpful.' It is the past participle of the Spanish verb 'servir,' maintaining the core meaning of providing assistance or supplying something needed.
First recorded: Before 1200 AD (as a derived form of servir)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use 'servido' to politely say I'm full?
If you are male, say 'Estoy servido.' If you are female, say 'Estoy servida.' It is a kind way to signal satisfaction without needing a long explanation.
Are there any irregular past participles similar to 'servido' that I should watch out for?
Yes, Spanish has many irregular participles! While 'servido' is regular, watch out for common ones like 'hecho' (from hacer), 'vuelto' (from volver), and 'abierto' (from abrir).