oferta
/oh-FEHR-tah/
offer
An image depicting an 'oferta' meaning an offer (proposal or suggestion).
oferta(noun)
offer
?proposal or suggestion
proposal
?formal business suggestion
,bid
?in auctions or contracts
📝 In Action
Recibió una oferta de trabajo muy buena en la capital.
B1She received a very good job offer in the capital.
Nuestra oferta de paz fue rechazada por el otro equipo.
B2Our offer of peace was rejected by the other team.
Hicimos una oferta por la casa, pero no la aceptaron.
B1We made an offer on the house, but they didn't accept it.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Check
Even though it ends in '-a', remember 'oferta' is always a feminine noun, so you use 'la' or 'una' before it: 'La oferta fue excelente'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong verb
Mistake: "Me di una oferta."
Correction: Me hicieron una oferta. (We use the verb 'hacer' (to make) or 'recibir' (to receive) with 'oferta'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
The verb form
The related verb is 'ofertar' or 'ofrecer', meaning 'to offer'. You use 'oferta' when talking about the thing that was proposed.
This image illustrates an 'oferta' meaning a sale or discounted price.
📝 In Action
¡Mira! Los zapatos están de oferta esta semana.
A2Look! The shoes are on sale this week.
Aprovecha la oferta de dos por uno en las camisetas.
A2Take advantage of the two-for-one deal on the shirts.
Compré el televisor porque estaba a mitad de precio, era una gran oferta.
B1I bought the television because it was half price; it was a great deal.
💡 Grammar Points
How to talk about sales
Use the structure 'estar de oferta' to say that an item is currently discounted. ('El pan está de oferta hoy.')
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Offer and Sale
Mistake: "Quiero una oferta."
Correction: Quiero un descuento. (If you are asking a salesperson for a better price, 'descuento' (discount) is often more direct than 'oferta' (a specific advertised sale).)
The concept of 'oferta' as economic supply or available goods.
📝 In Action
La oferta y la demanda determinan el precio del producto.
C1Supply and demand determine the price of the product.
Si la oferta excede la demanda, los precios bajan.
C2If supply exceeds demand, prices fall.
⭐ Usage Tips
Academic Pairing
This meaning of 'oferta' is almost always used immediately before or after its twin concept: 'demanda'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: oferta
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'oferta' to mean 'a temporary price reduction'?
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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).