What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
servidor
Example
El servidor de correo electrónico está caído. [servidor: noun]
Example
El mesero es muy amable y atento. [servidor: noun]
Example
El presidente es el servidor público más importante del país. [servidor: noun]
server
Example
The server is down, we can't access our files. [server: noun]
Example
The waitress was an excellent server, always making sure we had everything we needed. [server: noun]
Example
The coach is the server of the team, making important decisions and leading the players. [server: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Server is more commonly used than servidor in everyday language, especially in English-speaking countries. However, servidor is more common in Spanish-speaking countries.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between servidor and server?
Both servidor and server can be used in formal and informal contexts, depending on the situation and the level of formality required.
