This is the 2337th most frequent Spanish word.
sirve
"Sirve" means "it serves" or "is useful."
Here, 'sirve' is employed as a verb meaning 'is used for,' indicating the purpose of the utensil.
Este utensilio sirve para cortar verduras.
This utensil is used for cutting vegetables.
In this sentence, 'sirve' denotes suitability or effectiveness, suggesting the appropriateness of the solution for a specific task.
La solución propuesta no sirve para resolver el problema.
The proposed solution is not suitable for solving the problem.
Here, 'sirve' is used to mean 'is functional,' referring to the condition or usability of the table.