No. 2,455 in Spanish
servicio
"Servicio" translates to "service" in English, referring to the act of serving or a system providing aid or functions.
In a sentence
El restaurante ofrece un excelente servicio.
The restaurant provides excellent service.
In this sentence, 'servicio' refers to the quality and provision of service in a commercial establishment like a restaurant.
Llamé al servicio técnico para arreglar mi computadora.
I called the technical service to fix my computer.
Here, 'servicio' is used to denote a specific assistance or support structure provided by technicians.
El servicio militar es obligatorio en algunos países.
Military service is mandatory in some countries.
In this case, 'servicio' refers to organized duties performed under a governmental or official discipline, specifically military duties.
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