Ofrecieron (en. They offered)

/ofɾeˈsjeɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To give or present something to someone for them to accept.
They offered help to the victims.
Ellos ofrecieron ayuda a los damnificados.
To make something available to someone.
They offered their services for free.
Ofrecieron sus servicios de manera gratuita.
To propose or promise something.
They offered a deal that could not be refused.
Ofrecieron un trato que no se pudo rechazar.

Etymology

From Latin 'offerēre', meaning to present something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to offer a hand
To help or collaborate with someone.
ofrecer la mano
to offer an apology
To present apologies to someone for a mistake or fault.
ofrecer una disculpa
to offer an opportunity
To give someone the possibility to do something.
ofrecer una oportunidad

Related Words

offer
To present something to someone.
ofrecer
offering
The act of offering something.
ofrecimiento
offered
Someone or something that has been offered.
ofrecido

Slang Meanings

To offer something that cannot be fulfilled.
That offer is just smoke; don't be fooled.
Esa oferta es solo humo; no te dejes engañar.
To offer excessively or annoyingly.
He wouldn't stop offering me his help, it was overwhelming.
No paraba de ofrecerme su ayuda, era agobiante.