ofertas

/oh-FEHR-tahs/

sales

A colorful storefront window with several bright red price tags hanging over various products.

Ofertas refers to sales or reduced prices in a store.

ofertas(noun)

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sales

reduced prices in a store

deals

special offers or bargains

Also:

bids

amounts offered in an auction or business tender

proposals

suggestions or job offers

📝 In Action

Hay muchas ofertas en el centro comercial hoy.

There are many sales at the mall today.

He recibido varias ofertas de trabajo.

I have received several job offers.

Aprovecha las ofertas antes de que terminen.

Take advantage of the deals before they end.

Word Connections

Synonyms

rebajas (discounts/sales)
propuestas (proposals)

Antonyms

demandas (demands)

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

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine

Even when there are many, this word always uses feminine markers: say 'las ofertas' or 'unas ofertas'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

On sale vs. Sale

Mistake: "Using 'en venta' for a discount."

Correction: Use 'en oferta' for a discounted price; 'en venta' just means the item is available for purchase.

⭐ Usage Tips

Shopping context

In Spain, 'rebajas' is more common for seasonal clearance (like winter sales), while 'ofertas' is used for general deals year-round.

A person extending their open hand towards another person, holding a shiny gold coin.

Ofertas can also mean 'you offer', such as when proposing a price.

ofertas(verb)

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you offer

used when you (informal) propose a price or bid

Also:

you bid

specifically in auctions or formal tenders

📝 In Action

Tú ofertas un precio y ellos deciden si lo aceptan.

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

💡 Grammar Points

Specific Bidding

This verb form is specific to the action 'to offer a bid'. For general giving or offering help, use 'ofreces' instead.

⭐ Usage Tips

Professional Tone

You will mostly see this form in legal documents, eBay-style auctions, or business negotiations.

🔄 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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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: ofertas

Question 1 of 2

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

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Word Family

oferta(offer/sale) - noun

ofertar(to bid/offer) - verb

ofertón(huge bargain) - noun

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.