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ofertas

oh-FEHR-tahs/oˈfeɾtas/

“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.

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

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

present

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

indicative

preterite

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

imperfect

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

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesofertan
yooferto
túofertas
vosotrosofertáis
nosotrosofertamos
él/ella/ustedoferta
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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.