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ofertas

oh-FEHR-tahsoˈfeɾtas

“ofertas” means “sales” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

sales, deals

Also: bids, proposals
NounfA1
General
A colorful storefront window with several bright red price tags hanging over various products.

📝 In Action

Hay muchas ofertas en el centro comercial hoy.

A1

There are many sales at the mall today.

He recibido varias ofertas de trabajo.

A2

I have received several job offers.

Aprovecha las ofertas antes de que terminen.

B1

Take advantage of the deals before they end.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • rebajas (discounts/sales)
  • propuestas (proposals)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • ofertas de empleo – job openings/offers
  • en oferta – on sale
  • oferta y demanda – supply and demand

Idioms & Expressions

  • estar de oferta – to be very cheap or easily available

you offer

Also: you bid
VerbB2regular arformal
A person extending their open hand towards another person, holding a shiny gold coin.
gerundofertando
past Participleofertado
infinitiveofertar

📝 In Action

Tú ofertas un precio y ellos deciden si lo aceptan.

B2

You bid a price and they decide if they accept it.

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoofertara
túofertaras
él/ella/ustedofertara
nosotrosofertáramos
vosotrosofertarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesofertaran

Present Subjunctive

yooferte
túofertes
él/ella/ustedoferte
nosotrosofertemos
vosotrosofertéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesoferten

Indicative

Preterite

yooferté
túofertaste
él/ella/ustedofertó
nosotrosofertamos
vosotrosofertasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesofertaron

Imperfect

yoofertaba
túofertabas
él/ella/ustedofertaba
nosotrosofertábamos
vosotrosofertabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesofertaban

Present

yooferto
túofertas
él/ella/ustedoferta
nosotrosofertamos
vosotrosofertáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesofertan
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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "ofertas" in Spanish:

bids→deals→proposals→sales→you bid→you offer→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: ofertas

Question 1 of 2

Which of these phrases would you look for if you want a discount while shopping?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
oferta(offer/sale) — Noun
ofertar(to bid/offer) — Verb
ofertón(huge bargain) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Latin 'offerre', meaning to bring before or present. It shares the same roots as the English word 'offer'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: ofertasFrench: offres

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'ofertas' only for discounts?

No, it can also mean proposals or job offers ('ofertas de trabajo').

What is the difference between 'ofertas' and 'rebajas'?

'Rebajas' usually refers to large seasonal sales (like after Christmas), while 'ofertas' are specific deals or discounts that can happen anytime.