Spanish word

ofrecimiento

Pronunciation

IPA/ofɾeθiˈmjento/

Meaning

  • masculine nounoffer

Example

Aceptó mi ofrecimiento de ayuda.

He accepted my offer of help.

Illustration for ofrecimiento (offer)

More examples

Se mostró sorprendido por el ofrecimiento inesperado.

He was surprised by the unexpected offer.

Core concept

A person offering to carry another person's bag.

Common phrases

  • rechazar un ofrecimiento

    turn down an offer

  • aceptar el ofrecimiento

    accept the offer

  • un ofrecimiento inesperado

    unexpected offer

Similar words

oferta: Offers goods or services, typically as a commercial or advertised deal.
propuesta: Presents a plan or idea for others to consider or approve.
ayuda: Provides practical help to someone who is in need or facing difficulty.
invitación: Invites someone to attend an event or to come to a place.

Definition in Spanish

Expresa la proposición de poner algo a disposición de otra persona, especialmente una ayuda o una oferta de servicio.

Word origin

Formed by adding -miento to the verb ofrecer, which itself derives from Latin offerre (ob- 'toward' + ferre 'to carry').

Usage tips

  • Use ofrecimiento for offers of help or services and oferta for commercial offers, sales, or advertised deals.

Opposites

  • denegaciónrejectionnoun

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