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ofrecer Present Conjugation

ofrecerto offer

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

Ofrecer is irregular in the 'yo' form (ofrezco), but regular for all other persons.

ofrecer Present Forms

yoofrezco
ofreces
él/ella/ustedofrece
nosotrosofrecemos
vosotrosofrecéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesofrecen

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense for current habits, general services a company provides, or when you are offering something right now.

Notes on ofrecer in the Present

This verb follows the 'c to zc' pattern, but only in the first person singular (yo). This maintains the soft 's' sound before the 'o'.

Example Sentences

  • Yo siempre ofrezco mi ayuda a los nuevos.

    I always offer my help to the new people.

    yo

  • Esta tienda ofrece descuentos increíbles.

    This store offers incredible discounts.

    él/ella/usted

  • ¿Qué servicios ofrecen ustedes?

    What services do you all offer?

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: ofreco

    Correct: ofrezco

    Why: Without the 'z', the 'c' before 'o' would sound like a hard 'k'. The 'zc' preserves the pronunciation.

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