me sirve
/me siɾbe/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "that works for me" is translated as me sirve.
The phrase me sirve is commonly used to express that a proposed time, place or plan is convenient or suitable.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation of "it serves me", where me is the indirect object and sirve is the third-person singular form of the verb servir (to serve).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the third-person singular form of the verb servir, so it refers to a single suggestion or arrangement.
How do you pronounce it?
/me siɾbe/
Did you know?
- While me sirve is common, people in Mexico often use the phrase me late to express that a plan sounds good or appealing.
- The verb servir is also used to describe a broken machine or appliance that no longer functions, as in ya no sirve.
- If you are in Spain, you might hear someone suggest me viene bien to mean the same thing. This uses the verb venir (to come), so the phrase literally translates to 'it comes well to me'.
Examples in context
- ¿Podemos reunirnos a las 3 de la tarde? – Está bien para mí.Can we meet at 3 p.m.? – That works for me.
- ¿Le gustaría que cambiemos la fecha de la reunión? – No se preocupe, eso me conviene.Would you like us to change the meeting date? – Don't worry, that works for me.
- ¿Si salimos a las 8 p.m.? – ¡Claro, me va bien!What if we go out at 8 p.m.? – Sure, that works for me!
- ¿Te gustaría ir al cine esta noche? – Sí, me parece bien.Would you like to go to the cinema tonight? – Yes, that works for me.
- ¿Te parece bien a las cinco? Sí, me sirve.Does five o'clock work for you? Yes, that works for me.
- El plan me sirve perfectamente.The plan works perfectly for me.
- Ese lugar me sirve bien.That place works well for me.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are discussing when to meet for lunch.
- Daniel¿Te parece bien comer a las dos?Does eating at two work for you?
- ElenaSí, esa hora me sirve.Yes, that time works for me.
- DanielPerfecto, nos vemos entonces.Perfect, see you then.
- ElenaDe acuerdo, Daniel.Agreed, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
