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    Ofrendar (en. To offer)

    /ofɾenˈdar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make an offering, generally in a religious context.
    The community gathered to offer to the gods during the festival.
    La comunidad se reunió para ofrendar a los dioses en la festividad.
    To give something as a sign of respect or gratitude.
    He offered flowers at his grandmother's grave.
    Ofrendó flores en la tumba de su abuela.
    To make an offering on an altar.
    She offers candles and fruits at her home altar.
    Ella ofrenda velas y frutas en el altar de su hogar.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'offerre', which means 'to present' or 'to offer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make an offering
    To perform an action of presenting something in a ritual.
    hacer una ofrenda
    offerings for Día de Muertos
    The offerings prepared in the Mexican celebration to honor the deceased.
    ofrendas de Día de Muertos
    to offer flowers
    To present flowers as a gesture of respect or love.
    ofrendar flores

    Related Words

    offering
    Something that is offered or presented in a ritual or ceremony.
    ofrenda
    to offer
    The act of offering or presenting something to another person or deity.
    ofrendar

    Slang Meanings

    To offer something informally or symbolically.
    I'm going to offer some beers at the gathering.
    Voy a ofrendar unas cervezas en la reunión.
    To make a gesture of goodwill or friendship.
    I'm going to offer a coffee to my friend to support him.
    Le voy a ofrendar un café a mi amigo para apoyarlo.