Ofrecerse (en. To offer oneself)

/o.fɾeˈθeɾ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make available to someone what one has.

I offered to help my neighbor with the move.

Me ofrecí a ayudar a mi vecino con la mudanza.

To express the intention of doing something for others.

She volunteered at the animal shelter.

Ella se ofreció como voluntaria en el refugio de animales.

To present oneself as a candidate for a position or task.

He offered to lead the research project.

Se ofreció para liderar el proyecto de investigación.

From the verb 'ofrecer', which comes from the Latin 'offerre'.

to volunteer

To spend time or effort to help without expecting a reward.

ofrecerse como voluntario

to offer oneself to someone

To give what one has or can do to another person.

ofrecerse a alguien

to offer oneself for

To express interest in performing a specific task or activity.

ofrecerse para

offer

Proposal of something that is made available.

oferta

offering

Action of offering something.

ofrecimiento

offender

One who makes an offer or proposal.

ofensor

To make oneself available

I am here for whatever you need; I make myself available.

Estoy aquí para lo que necesiten; me pongo a la orden.

To take on the burden

He took on the burden when he offered to do all the work.

Se echó el muerto cuando se ofreció a hacer todo el trabajo.