Ofrecer (en. Offer)
o-fe-re-cer
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To give or show something to someone as an option.
She offered her help to the neighbors.
Ella ofreció su ayuda a los vecinos.
To provide or make something available.
The restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes.
El restaurante ofrece una gran variedad de platos.
To commit to doing something.
My boss offered me a raise if I met the target.
Mi jefe me ofreció un aumento si cumplía con la meta.
Etymology
From the Latin 'offerre', which means to present or put before.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to extend a hand
To be willing to help someone.
ofrecer la mano
to offer apologies
To present an apology to someone.
ofrecer disculpas
to make a deal
To present a proposal or agreement to another person.
ofrecer un trato
Related Words
to offer as a gift
To give something as a token of gratitude or devotion.
ofrendar
to donate
To give something to someone for free.
donar
to suggest
To propose an idea or advice.
sugerir
Slang Meanings
To offer something informally.
I'm going to offer some beers to my friends.
Voy a ofrecer unas cervezas a mis amigos.
To suggest a hangout or activity.
I offered to go to the movies tonight.
Le ofrecí ir al cine esta noche.