servidor
/seɾbiˈdoɾ/masculine
The English word "server" is translated into Spanish as servidor in the context of computing.
In computing, servidor refers to a computer dedicated to running server programs.
Meaning: computing: a computer dedicated to running server programs (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term servidor literally means "one who serves" and is derived from the verb servir (to serve).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, particularly Mexico and the Caribbean, the informal term cantinera is used to refer to a female server or bartender. In certain other Latin American countries, the word camarista is used to mean a room attendant or housekeeper rather than a food service server.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of servidor is servidores.
How do you pronounce it?
/seɾbiˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- In highly formal or archaic Spanish correspondence, a person might refer to themselves as su servidor (your server), a way of saying 'your servant' to show extreme politeness.
- The word servidor is a direct descendant of the Late Latin word servītōrem, which was an agent noun meaning 'one who serves'.
- While servidor is the technical term for a computer, a person who serves food is rarely called a servidor and is instead called a camarero or mesero.
Examples in context
- Se cayó el servidor otra vez.The server is down again.This sentence shows how to express that the servidor is down.Tatoeba #3399627 by cueyayotl, translation #3261051 by CK
- Hemos mudado el proyecto a un servidor nuevo.We moved the project to a new server.This sentence describes moving a project to a new servidor.Tatoeba #5077682 by carenas, translation #3396931 by TRANG
- El servidor encontró un error temporal y no pudo completar su orden.The server encountered a temporary error and could not complete your request.This sentence explains a situation where a servidor encountered an error.Tatoeba #1289739 by marcelostockle, translation #1107705 by Scott
- Disculpe, ¿podría llamar al camarero, por favor?Excuse me, could you please call the server?
- Oye, camarero, ¿nos puedes traer la cuenta, por favor?Hey, server, could you bring us the bill, please?
- Mozo, ¿qué recomiendas hoy?Server, what do you recommend today?
- Oye, cantinero, ¿me puedes preparar un mojito?Hey, bartender, can you make me a mojito?
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Example conversation
Two colleagues are troubleshooting a connection issue in the office.
- María¿Puedes revisar el servidor?Can you check the server?
- AlejandroSí, estoy mirando el servidor ahora.Yes, I am looking at the server now.
- MaríaParece que está muy lento.It seems to be very slow.
- AlejandroCreo que el servidor necesita un reinicio.I think the server needs a restart.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “server” translations and entries servidor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries servidor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
