Ofreciese (en. Offered)

[o-fre-'sje-se]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Act of presenting something to someone.
If he were to offer me his help, I would be very grateful.
Si me ofreciese su ayuda, le estaría muy agradecido.
Providing something to someone voluntarily.
The director offered a talk to the students.
El director ofreciese una charla a los estudiantes.
Suggesting or proposing something.
Although he would have offered to participate, he didn't have time.
Aunque se ofreciese participar, no tenía tiempo.

Etymology

From Latin 'offerere', which means to present or give something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to offer a helping hand
Helping someone with their work or problem.
ofrecer una mano
to offer apologies
Asking someone for forgiveness for a fault or mistake.
ofrecer disculpas
to offer advice
Giving someone a recommendation on what to do.
ofrecer un consejo

Related Words

offer
Proposition made to give or receive something.
oferta
to offer
Presenting something to another person.
ofrecer
offering
Action of offering something.
ofrecimiento

Slang Meanings

To lend a hand
If someone needs help, I'm always there to lend a hand.
Si alguien necesita ayuda, siempre estoy para echar una mano.
To give a nudge
If you give me a nudge, I'll offer you a coffee.
Si me das un toque, te ofrezco un café.