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ofrecer Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

ofrecerto offer

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Quick answer:

The imperative for ofrecer uses 'ofrece' (tú) and 'ofrezca' (usted/ustedes).

ofrecer Affirmative Imperative Forms

ofrece
ustedofrezca
nosotrosofrezcamos
vosotrosofreced
ustedesofrezcan

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use the imperative to tell someone to offer something, like telling a host to offer a seat to a guest.

Notes on ofrecer in the Affirmative Imperative

The 'tú' form is regular (ofrece), but all other forms use the 'zc' stem from the subjunctive.

Example Sentences

  • Ofrece un poco de agua a tu abuela.

    Offer some water to your grandmother.

  • Ofrezcan lo mejor de sí mismos.

    Offer the best of yourselves.

    ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: ofrezca (tú)

    Correct: ofrece

    Why: The affirmative 'tú' command usually matches the third-person singular of the present indicative, which does not have the 'z'.

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