Spanish Conversation · Level 60
76 words
Spanish word
ofrecer
Pronunciation
IPA/ofɾeˈθeɾ/
Meaning
- verboffer
Example
Si quieres, ofrezco llevar las maletas.
If you want, I offer to carry the suitcases.
More examples
La tienda nos ofreció un descuento por ser clientes frecuentes.
The store offered us a discount for being frequent customers.
Core concept
An outstretched hand holding a small wrapped gift, with space for the recipient to accept or refuse.
Common phrases
ofrecer un servicio
offer a service
ofrecer un descuento
offer a discount
ofrecer información
offer information
Similar words
proponer: Proposes a plan or solution with the aim of implementing it.
invitar: Invites participation or company, encouraging someone to come along.
sugerir: Suggests a possibility or opinion in a tentative, nonassertive way.
brindar: Makes available practical support or resources for use by others.
Definition in Spanish
Proponer voluntariamente dar, prestar o poner a disposición algo a otra persona sin obligarla a aceptarlo.
Word origin
From Latin offerre (ob- 'toward' + ferre 'carry'), literally 'bring forward', which developed into Spanish ofrecer meaning to present or propose something to someone.
Usage tips
- In Spanish ofrecer usually means proposing or making something available, while dar is used when actually handing or giving an object.