servidores
/seɾbidoɾes/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the English word 'servers' (referring to computers that provide data or services over a network) is servidores.
The term servidores is used to describe computers that provide data or services to other computers over a network.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Chile, the term garzones is used instead of camareros or meseros.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is servidor, while the plural form is servidores.
How do you pronounce it?
/seɾbidoɾes/
Did you know?
- In some highly formal or archaic Spanish settings, 'servidor' can be used as a polite way to refer to oneself, much like saying 'your humble servant' in English.
- The word servidores shares its root with the Spanish word 'siervo', which means 'serf' or 'slave'. This highlights the historical concept of a 'servant' that exists in both the technological and human contexts of the word.
- If you are working in a Spanish-speaking IT department, you might hear the Spanglish term 'el server' used frequently in conversation. Even though servidor is the correct term, English technical jargon often bleeds into professional Spanish.
Examples in context
- Tendremos que actualizar nuestros servidores.We will have to upgrade our servers.This sentence is useful for discussing the need to upgrade servidores.Tatoeba #10326034 by Seael, translation #2168781 by Hybrid
- Creo que la música ya no va a estar en un disco rígido, sino en servidores virtuales.I think the music won't be on a hard disk anymore, but rather on virtual servers.This sentence is useful for contrasting a hard disk with the use of virtual servidores.Tatoeba #1763608 by Espi, translation #9816425 by kremel
- Los camareros nos atendieron muy bien durante la cena.The servers treated us very well during dinner.
- Los meseros trajeron la comida y las bebidas rápidamente.The servers brought the food and drinks quickly.
- Los mozos de restaurante estaban muy atentos a nuestras necesidades.The restaurant servers were very attentive to our needs.
- Los camareros fueron super amables, nos trataron genial.The servers were really friendly, they treated us great.
- Los meseros nos sirvieron las bebidas sin demora.The servers served us drinks without delays.
- Las camareras nos atendieron con profesionalismo y amabilidad.The female servers treated us with professionalism and kindness.
- Los servidores de la empresa están funcionando bien.The company's servers are working well.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two IT professionals are discussing their office infrastructure.
- ElenaMateo, ¿has revisado los nuevos servidores?Mateo, have you checked the new servers?
- MateoSí, Elena, ya están configurados.Yes, Elena, they are already configured.
- ElenaExcelente, la velocidad parece mucho mejor.Excellent, the speed seems much better.
- MateoEs gracias a la nueva infraestructura.It is thanks to the new infrastructure.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
