What does "servil" mean in English?

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Spanish

servil

English

servile

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Alternative translations of "servil"

submissive
obsequious
fawning
slavish

Examples of how to use "servil" in Spanish

Spanish
Mostraba una actitud servil y rastrera.
English
He showed a submissive and sycophantic attitude.
Spanish
Su actitud servil me incomoda mucho
English
His submissive attitude bothers me a lot.
Spanish
Evita un comportamiento servil con tus colegas
English
Avoid a submissive behavior with your colleagues.
Spanish
Ella mantiene una postura servil ante jefes
English
She maintains a submissive stance before bosses.
Spanish
No aceptes un trato servil de nadie
English
Don't accept a submissive treatment from anyone.

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Mostraba una actitud servil y rastrera.

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