Spanish Conversation · Level 105
60 words
Spanish word
ofrendar
Pronunciation
IPA/ofɾenˈdaɾ/
Meaning
- verboffer
Example
Vamos a ofrendar flores en el altar.
Let's offer flowers on the altar.
More examples
En la iglesia muchas personas ofrendan una vela por la memoria de un difunto.
In the church many people offer up a candle in memory of a deceased person.
Core concept
Flowers, candles, and small objects placed on an altar or grave.
Common phrases
ofrendar una vela
offer up a candle
ofrendar a los difuntos
dedicate to the deceased
Similar words
ofrecer: Offer goods, help, or a service to someone for their use or as a gesture of support.
dar: Give a tangible item to someone by handing it over, transferring possession to them.
donar: Donate money, goods, or other resources freely to a cause or organization without expecting return.
entregar: Deliver or hand over an item to its intended recipient, completing the transfer.
Definition in Spanish
Entregar o poner objetos como ofrendas en rituales, ceremonias o tumbas con la intención de honrar, conmemorar o mostrar respeto.
Word origin
Derives from the noun ofrenda 'offering' plus the verb-forming suffix -ar, with ofrenda coming from Latin offerenda and ultimately from offerre 'to present'.
Usage tips
- Used mainly in religious, commemorative, and funerary contexts, and in everyday speech speakers more often say ofrecer or poner una ofrenda.
Other meanings
- dedicateverb
- make an offeringverb
Related words
- ofrendaofferingnoun
- ofrendadoofferedadjective