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ofrecer Preterite Conjugation

ofrecerto offer

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Quick answer:

Ofrecer is regular in the preterite: ofrecí, ofreciste, ofreció, ofrecimos, ofrecisteis, ofrecieron.

ofrecer Preterite Forms

yoofrecí
ofreciste
él/ella/ustedofreció
nosotrosofrecimos
vosotrosofrecisteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesofrecieron

When to Use the Preterite

Use the preterite to describe a specific time you offered something, like a job offer you made yesterday or a drink you offered a guest upon arrival.

Notes on ofrecer in the Preterite

Ofrecer is completely regular in the preterite. Unlike the present tense, there is no 'zc' change here.

Example Sentences

  • Le ofrecí un café, pero no quiso.

    I offered him a coffee, but he didn't want one.

    yo

  • Nos ofrecieron una solución muy buena.

    They offered us a very good solution.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • ¿Le ofreciste el puesto de trabajo?

    Did you offer him the job position?

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: ofrezcó

    Correct: ofrecí

    Why: Learners often try to carry the 'zc' from the present tense into the preterite, but it only belongs in the present.

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