Ofrecí (en. I offered)

/o.fɾeˈsi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To present something to someone for them to accept.
I offered my help to those who needed it.
Ofrecí mi ayuda a los que lo necesitaban.
To make something available for use or enjoyment.
She offered her house for the meeting.
Ella ofreció su casa para la reunión.
To make a proposal or invitation.
He offered a deal to his partner.
Ofreció un trato a su socio.
To provide a gift or donation.
The artist offered a painting to the foundation.
El artista ofreció una pintura a la fundación.

Etymology

From the Latin 'offrĭcĕre', which means 'to present' or 'to provide'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to offer a hand
To help someone in a difficult situation.
ofrecer una mano
to offer apologies
To ask for forgiveness for something that has been done wrong.
ofrecer disculpas
to offer an opportunity
To provide the opportunity to access something favorable.
ofrecer una oportunidad

Related Words

offer
Act of offering something.
ofrecimiento
to offer
To make an offer or proposal.
ofertar
donation
Gift of something without expecting anything in return.
donación

Slang Meanings

To offer something without obligation.
I was just offering him a coffee; it wasn't anything serious.
Solo estaba ofreciéndole un café, no era nada serio.
To volunteer to do something.
He always volunteers to help at events.
Siempre se ofrece para ayudar en los eventos.