Oferta (en. Offer)

/ofɛrta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Selling proposition that involves a lower than usual price.
The store has a special offer on appliances this weekend.
La tienda tiene una oferta especial en electrodomésticos este fin de semana.
Quantity of goods or services offered in the market.
The supply of products in the market has increased significantly.
La oferta de productos en el mercado ha aumentado considerablemente.
Promotion of a product or service with special conditions.
I took advantage of the 20% discount offer on my purchase.
Aproveché la oferta del 20% de descuento en mi compra.

Etymology

From the Latin 'offerta', which means 'what is offered'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

supply and demand
Economic principle that describes the relationship between the availability of a good and consumers' desire to acquire it.
oferta y demanda
make an offer
To present a proposal or suggestion to make a purchase or deal.
hacer una oferta
limited offer
Promotion that is available for a specific time only or until stocks run out.
oferta limitada

Related Words

reduce
To decrease the quantity or price of something.
reducir
promote
To publicize a product or service to provoke its sale.
promocionar
sale
Business transaction in which a good or service is exchanged for money.
venta

Slang Meanings

Quick job offer.
A job offer came to me from a friend.
Me llegó una oferta de trabajo por un amigo.
Purchasing opportunity that is hard to resist.
That TV on offer is a steal.
Esa TV en oferta es un chollo.