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oferta

oh-FEHR-tah/oˈfeɾta/

offer

Also: proposal, bid
NounfB1
A person gently extends their hands holding a brightly colored, wrapped gift box toward another person, symbolizing a proposal or suggestion.

📝 In Action

Recibió una oferta de trabajo muy buena en la capital.

B1

She received a very good job offer in the capital.

Nuestra oferta de paz fue rechazada por el otro equipo.

B2

Our offer of peace was rejected by the other team.

Hicimos una oferta por la casa, pero no la aceptaron.

B1

We made an offer on the house, but they didn't accept it.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • oferta laboral – job offer
  • hacer una oferta – to make an offer

sale, special offer

Also: deal
NounfA2
Spain
A red shopping bag with handles is placed next to a large, prominent, stylized white arrow pointing down, symbolizing a discounted price or sale.

📝 In Action

¡Mira! Los zapatos están de oferta esta semana.

A2

Look! The shoes are on sale this week.

Aprovecha la oferta de dos por uno en las camisetas.

A2

Take advantage of the two-for-one deal on the shirts.

Compré el televisor porque estaba a mitad de precio, era una gran oferta.

B1

I bought the television because it was half price; it was a great deal.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • estar de oferta – to be on sale
  • ofertas relámpago – flash sales

supply

NounfC1formal
A tall, rustic wooden shelf is completely filled and overflowing with many identical jars of honey stacked high, representing an abundant supply of goods.

📝 In Action

La oferta y la demanda determinan el precio del producto.

C1

Supply and demand determine the price of the product.

Si la oferta excede la demanda, los precios bajan.

C2

If supply exceeds demand, prices fall.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • disponibilidad (availability)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • ley de oferta y demanda – law of supply and demand

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "oferta" in Spanish:

bid→deal→offer→proposal→sale→special offer→supply→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: oferta

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'oferta' to mean 'a temporary price reduction'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
ofrecer(to offer (verb)) — Verb
ofertar(to offer/bid (verb)) — Verb
ofrecimiento(act of offering (noun)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin verb *offerre*, meaning 'to present' or 'to bring forward.' It entered Spanish in its current form, describing something put forward for consideration, whether it's a proposal or a price.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish period (around 13th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: offertaFrench: offre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'oferta' the same as 'descuento'?

'Oferta' is a broader term. It can mean a sale (*special price*) or a proposal (*job offer*). 'Descuento' (discount) specifically means a price reduction, usually a percentage off the original cost. A 'descuento' is often part of an 'oferta'.

How do I say 'on sale' in Spanish?

The most common way is to use the phrase 'estar de oferta.' For example: 'El coche está de oferta' (The car is on sale).