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"Services" is a form of "services", a plural noun which is often translated as "las fuerzas armadas". "Equipment" is a noun which is often translated as "el equipo". Learn more about the difference between "services" and "equipment" below.
services(
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vih
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sihz
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (military)
a. las fuerzas armadas (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
How many years did you spend in the services?¿Cuántos años estuviste en las fuerzas armadas?
a. el área de servicio (F) (United Kingdom)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Can we stop in the next services?¿Podemos parar en la próxima área de servicio?
service
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
3. (help)
a. el servicio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I don't know how I can thank you for the service you've done us, doctor.No sé cómo puedo agradecerle el servicio que nos brindaste, doctor.
a. el servicio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
All staff who work for the prison service know about the scandal.Todos los empleados del servicio penitenciario saben del escándalo.
a. el servicio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The public transportation service in this city is amazing.El servicio de transporte público en esta ciudad es asombroso.
6. (assistance)
a. el servicio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Our customer service is available 24/7.Nuestro servicio de atención al cliente está disponible 24/7.
a. el servicio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The service in this restaurant is really fast.El servicio en este restaurante es realmente rápido.
8. (disposal)
a. el servicio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Don't forget that our staff are at your service.No olviden que nuestro personal está a su servicio.
9. (employment)
a. el trabajo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
He was dismissed after one year's service.Le despidieron después de un año de trabajo.
10. (military)
a. las fuerzas armadas (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
My little brother is in the service.Mi hermano menor trabaja en las fuerzas armadas.
11. (use)
a. el servicio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The new planes will come into service next year.Los nuevos aviones entrarán en servicio el año que viene.
12. (religious)
a. el oficio (M) (Protestant)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The service will start later today because of a wedding.El oficio empezará hoy más tarde por causa de una boda.
b. la misa (F) (Catholic)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
What time does the service begin?¿A qué hora empieza la misa?
13. (maintenance)
a. la revisión (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The van needs service every six months.La camioneta necesita una revisión cada seis meses.
14. (sports)
a. el servicio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The tennis player had a powerful service.El tenista tenía un potente servicio.
15. (culinary)
a. la vajilla (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We need to buy a new service to replace the broken one.Tenemos que comprar una vajilla nueva para sustituir la que está rota.
16. (legal)
a. la notificación (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I received a service of summons to go to court.Recibí una notificación de mi citación para ir al juzgado.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
17. (to maintain)
a. hacer una revisión a
Have you serviced your car this year?¿Le has hecho al coche la revisión de este año?
18. (to pay)
a. pagar los intereses de
I'm afraid I can't service the loan.Me temo que no puedo pagar los intereses del préstamo.
equipment(
uh
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kwihp
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mihnt
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el equipo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Are you going to need help with moving all your office equipment?¿Vas a necesitar ayuda con el traslado de todo el equipo de tu oficina?
a. el equipamiento (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The safety committee says that the equipment of the school with fire-retardent walls is necessary.El comité de seguridad dice que es necesario el equipamiento de la escuela con paredes resistentes al fuego.
3. (tools)
a. las herramientas (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I think I have brought with me all the equipment I need to fix your computer.Creo que me he traído todas las herramientas que necesito para arreglarte el ordenador.
4. (aptitude)
a. la aptitud (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
You got the job because you were the only person to have exactly the mental equipment we were looking for.Conseguiste el trabajo por ser el único que reunía todas las aptitudes mentales que buscábamos.
b. los dotes (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I don't think my brother has the necessary equipment to be a doctor.No creo que mi hermano tenga los dotes necesarios para ser médico.
