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ofrece

/oh-FREH-seh/

offers

A close-up of a child offering a colorful wrapped gift with both hands.

The child offers ("ofrece") a gift to a friend.

ofrece(Verb (Conjugated Form))

A1irregular (c -> zc in 'yo' form) er

offers

?

He/She/It offers a gift or help

,

proposes

?

Formal proposal or suggestion

Also:

bids

?

Auction/financial context

📝 In Action

Mi jefe ofrece un aumento si terminamos el proyecto a tiempo.

A2

My boss offers a raise if we finish the project on time.

Ella siempre ofrece su ayuda cuando lo necesito.

A1

She always offers her help when I need it.

¿Qué ofrece usted a cambio de este servicio?

A2

What do you offer in exchange for this service?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • dar (to give)
  • proponer (to propose)

Common Collocations

  • ofrece un trato – offers a deal
  • ofrece su casa – offers their house

💡 Grammar Points

The 'c' to 'zc' Change

The base verb 'ofrecer' is mostly regular, but the 'yo' form in the present tense is irregular: 'Yo ofrezco' (I offer). This change is only for sound consistency.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting the 'zc' change

Mistake: "Yo ofreco"

Correction: Yo ofrezco. This change happens in many verbs ending in -cer or -cir, like 'conocer' (conozco) or 'traducir' (traduzco).

⭐ Usage Tips

Offering Help

Use 'ofrece' when someone is voluntarily extending a hand. Remember the person receiving the offer often uses 'le' or 'les' (indirect object pronoun): 'Él le ofrece ayuda' (He offers her help).

A scene showing a utility pole providing electricity via power lines to a small, illuminated cottage.

The utility pole provides ("ofrece") power to the house.

ofrece(Verb (Conjugated Form))

B1irregular (c -> zc in 'yo' form) er

provides

?

A service/company provides something

,

features

?

A product includes features

Also:

supplies

?

To supply necessary materials

📝 In Action

Este hotel ofrece una vista espectacular del mar.

B1

This hotel offers (provides) a spectacular view of the sea.

La nueva aplicación ofrece muchas funciones útiles.

B2

The new application offers (features) many useful functions.

El mercado ofrece verduras frescas y productos locales.

B1

The market provides fresh vegetables and local products.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • proporcionar (to provide)
  • brindar (to give/provide)

Common Collocations

  • ofrece servicios – provides services
  • ofrece soluciones – offers solutions

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'Ofrece' for Features

When talking about products or places, 'ofrece' works like the English verb 'to feature' or 'to provide.' The subject (the product/place) is doing the action.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Offer/Provide

Mistake: "Mi casa da una vista bonita. (My house gives a nice view.)"

Correction: Mi casa ofrece una vista bonita. ('Ofrecer' is much more natural when referring to features or views.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Describing Locations

If you are describing a travel destination, a restaurant, or a new apartment, 'ofrece' is the perfect verb to list all the attractive qualities or services available.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: ofrece

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'ofrece' in the sense of 'providing a feature' rather than 'making a proposal'?

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Word Family

ofrecer(to offer) - verb
oferta(offer (noun) / sale) - noun
ofrecimiento(offering / proposal) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'ofrece' a regular verb?

'Ofrece' (from the infinitive 'ofrecer') is mostly regular, but it has a specific change in the 'yo' form of the present tense ('yo ofrezco'). Because of this single change, we consider it semi-irregular, but all other persons follow the standard '-er' verb pattern.

How do I know if 'ofrece' means 'he offers' or 'you offer'?

'Ofrece' is the third person singular form, which means it can translate to 'he offers,' 'she offers,' or the formal 'you offer' (usted). You must look at the subject (like 'él,' 'ella,' 'usted,' or a singular noun like 'el libro') to know who is doing the offering.