Ofrecería (en. Would offer)

/o.fɾe.θe.ˈɾi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates the action of proposing something that will be given or done.
If I had time, I would offer you my help.
Si tuviera tiempo, te ofrecería mi ayuda.
To present something to someone as an option or proposal.
I would offer a discount to the first buyers.
Ofrecería un descuento a los primeros compradores.
To give or provide something to someone.
If you ask me, I would offer you my car.
Si me lo pides, te ofrecería mi coche.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'offerre', which means 'to present, to give'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I would offer you a deal
I suggest a beneficial agreement.
te ofrecería un trato
I would offer my hand
To extend help or support.
ofrecería la mano
to offer an apology
To propose an apology or acknowledgment of a mistake.
ofrecer una disculpa

Related Words

offer
To propose or present something to someone.
ofrecer
offered
Something that has been offered.
ofrecido
offering
The action of offering something.
ofrecimiento

Slang Meanings

To offer something without thinking much about it.
He did it without shoes, just to offer a pair.
Lo hizo sin zapatos, solo para ofrecería un par.
To promise something that may not be fulfilled.
That was just talk; it was an empty offer.
Eso fue solo de palabra, era una ofrecería vacía.