servidor

/ser-vee-DOR/

server

A smiling waiter wearing a uniform and apron, balancing a tray carrying a covered dish in a restaurant setting.

The definition of servidor as a person who serves food or drinks, often referred to as a 'server' or 'waiter'.

servidor(noun)

mA2

server

person who serves food or drinks

attendant

general service worker

Also:

employee

someone who serves a business or person

📝 In Action

El servidor de la cafetería es muy amable.

The server at the cafeteria is very kind.

¿Podría llamar a un servidor para pedir la cuenta?

Could I call an attendant to ask for the bill?

Word Connections

Synonyms

camarero (waiter)
empleado (employee)

Antonyms

cliente (customer)

Common Collocations

servidor público – public servant

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Note

Remember that 'servidor' is the masculine form. If you are referring to a woman, the word changes to 'servidora'.

A tall, metal rack filled with stacked computer hardware units, with small indicator lights blinking, symbolizing a data server.

The definition of servidor as a powerful computer system that manages resources, often translated simply as 'server'.

servidor(noun)

mB2

server

computer system

Also:

host

network host

📝 In Action

Necesitamos reiniciar el servidor de la oficina para restaurar la red.

We need to restart the office server to restore the network.

Todos nuestros datos están almacenados en un servidor remoto.

All our data is stored on a remote server.

Word Connections

Synonyms

computadora (computer)

Antonyms

cliente (client/user (in tech context))

Common Collocations

servidor web – web server
caída del servidor – server crash/failure

💡 Grammar Points

Technical Usage

In technology, 'servidor' is almost always the correct translation for 'server' (the machine that provides information), distinguishing it from the person who serves.

A formally dressed character performing a deep, respectful bow while holding a sealed, rolled-up document in their hand.

The definition of servidor used as a formal closing phrase in correspondence, equivalent to 'yours truly' or 'sincerely yours'.

servidor(noun)

mC1

yours truly

formal closing in correspondence

Also:

your humble servant

literal meaning of formal self-reference

📝 In Action

Me despido de usted, su afectísimo servidor.

I take my leave of you, yours truly (or: your most affectionate servant).

Aquí, su servidor, haré lo que sea necesario.

Here, yours truly (I), will do whatever is necessary. (Often used ironically)

Word Connections

Synonyms

yo (I)
atentamente (sincerely)

Common Collocations

su seguro servidor – yours sincerely (very formal)

💡 Grammar Points

A Polite Way to Say 'I'

This usage is a historical way of showing respect by calling yourself the other person's 'servant.' It functions as a very humble replacement for the pronoun 'yo' (I) or as a closing signature.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using it Casually

Mistake: "Using 'servidor' to refer to yourself in everyday conversation."

Correction: Only use this meaning in extremely formal written correspondence or if you want to sound old-fashioned/sarcastic. Stick to 'yo' for 'I'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: servidor

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'servidor' in its technical, computing context?

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Word Family

servir(to serve) - verb

servicio(service) - noun

servidora(female server) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'servidor' the same as 'camarero'?

'Servidor' is a broader term meaning anyone who provides a service, including a waiter. 'Camarero' specifically means 'waiter' or 'waitress' (food service) and is often more common in casual conversation in Spain, though 'servidor' is perfectly correct.

If I am a woman, should I use 'servidor' or 'servidora'?

If you are referring to yourself or another woman, you must use the feminine form, 'servidora.' The word must match the gender of the person it describes.