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    Ofrecían (en. They offered)

    /o.fɾeˈθjan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To give something to someone with the intention of them accepting it.
    They offered their help to all those who needed it.
    Ellos ofrecían su ayuda a todos los que la necesitaban.
    To present a proposal or suggestion.
    They offered ideas to improve the project.
    Ofrecían ideas para mejorar el proyecto.
    To provide a service or product.
    In the store, they offered special discounts on selected products.
    En la tienda ofrecían descuentos especiales en productos seleccionados.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'offerĕre', which means 'to put in front of'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to offer a hand
    To offer assistance to someone.
    ofrecer la mano
    to offer someone a plate
    To invite someone to eat.
    ofrecer a alguien un plato
    to volunteer
    To show willingness to help without expecting anything in return.
    ofrecerse como voluntario

    Related Words

    to offer
    To perform the action of offering something.
    ofrecer
    offered
    What has been offered.
    ofrecido
    offering
    The action of offering something.
    ofrecimiento

    Slang Meanings

    To offer something informally.
    I was at the party and they offered me some beers.
    Estaba en la fiesta y me ofrecieron unas cervezas.
    To suggest or propose colloquially.
    They offered me to go to the beach this weekend.
    Me ofrecieron ir a la playa este fin de semana.