This is the 1695th most frequent Spanish word.
servir
"Servir" means "to serve" or "to be useful."
The verb 'servir' here means 'to be useful for' or 'to serve a purpose'.
Este plato sirve para cocinar las verduras al vapor.
This dish is used to cook vegetables by steaming.
The verb 'servir' in this context means 'to serve' or 'to pour', commonly used when referring to giving someone food or drink.
¿Puedes servirme un poco más de agua, por favor?
Can you pour me a little more water, please?
Here, 'servir' indicates usefulness or utility, translating as 'to help' or 'to be useful for' in English.