Ofrecía (en. Offered)

/ofreˈθia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Providing something to someone, generally with the intention that they accept it.
She offered her help to anyone in need.
Ella ofrecía su ayuda a quien la necesitara.
Presenting or making something available.
The restaurant offered a wide variety of dishes.
El restaurante ofrecía una gran variedad de platos.
Expressing an intention to give or do something for another person.
He offered her his hand as a sign of support.
Él le ofrecía su mano en señal de apoyo.

Etymology

From the verb 'ofrecer', which comes from the Latin 'offerēre', meaning to present or give something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

offer a hand
Helping someone in a moment of need.
ofrecer la mano
offer a service
Providing assistance or help to someone.
ofrecer un servicio
offer apologies
Asking someone for forgiveness for a mistake made.
ofrecer disculpas

Related Words

to offer
Presenting something to someone.
ofrecer
offering
Action of offering something.
ofrecimiento
to bid
Proposing a price or amount to purchase something.
ofertar

Slang Meanings

To give someone an opportunity or something of value.
I made her an offer she couldn't refuse.
Le ofrecí una oferta que no pudo rechazar.
To invite someone out or to an event.
I offered her a movie outing.
Le ofrecí una salida al cine.