Ofreciera (en. Offered)
/ofɾeˈθjeɾa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To provide something to someone.
I hope that he offered me his help on the project.
Espero que me ofreciera su ayuda en el proyecto.
To give or present something as an option.
If he offered me a better deal, I could consider it.
Si me ofreciera un trato mejor, podría considerarlo.
To make a formal offer.
If he offered me his house, I would use it for vacation.
Si él me ofreciera su casa, la usaría de vacaciones.
To present something to be accepted.
It is possible that he offered me his opinion on the subject.
Es posible que me ofreciera su opinión sobre el tema.
Etymology
It derives from the verb "ofrecer," which comes from the Latin 'offerre.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to offer an apology
To present an apology to someone.
ofrecer una disculpa
to volunteer
To make oneself available to perform a job without payment.
ofrecerse como voluntario
to offer a hand
To give help or support to someone.
ofrecer la mano
Related Words
to offer
To give, present, or make something available.
ofrecer
offer
Act of offering something.
ofrecimiento
offered
Person or thing that has been offered.
ofrecido
Slang Meanings
To offer something in an informal or colloquial way.
If I offered him that food, he would definitely eat it.
Si le ofreciera esa comida, seguro se la comería.
To suggest someone to make a change.
If I offered you a change of plans, what would you say?
Si te ofreciera un cambio de planes, ¿qué dirías?