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ofrecer Imperfect Conjugation

ofrecerto offer

A1irregular (c > zc in some forms) -er★★★★★
Quick answer:

Ofrecer is regular in the imperfect: ofrecía, ofrecías, ofrecía, ofrecíamos, ofrecíais, ofrecían.

ofrecer Imperfect Forms

yoofrecía
ofrecías
él/ella/ustedofrecía
nosotrosofrecíamos
vosotrosofrecíais
ellos/ellas/ustedesofrecían

When to Use the Imperfect

Use the imperfect to describe ongoing offers in the past, or what a company 'used to offer' as a regular service.

Notes on ofrecer in the Imperfect

Ofrecer is regular in the imperfect. All -er verbs in the imperfect use the -ía endings with an accent on the 'í'.

Example Sentences

  • Antes, el hotel ofrecía desayuno gratis.

    Before, the hotel used to offer free breakfast.

    él/ella/usted

  • Siempre nos ofrecían dulces cuando íbamos.

    They always offered us sweets when we went.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: ofrecia

    Correct: ofrecía

    Why: Every single form of the imperfect for -er verbs requires a written accent on the 'í'.

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