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ofrecen

oh-FREH-sehnoˈfɾesen

“ofrecen” means “they offer” in Spanish (presenting something to someone).

they offer, you all offer

Also: they provide
VerbA1spelling change er
Two children smiling and holding out a basket of bright red apples toward the viewer.
gerundofreciendo
past Participleofrecido
infinitiveofrecer

📝 In Action

Ellos ofrecen ayuda a los turistas.

A1

They offer help to the tourists.

Ustedes ofrecen los mejores precios del mercado.

A2

You all offer the best prices on the market.

Las tiendas ofrecen descuentos hoy.

A1

The stores are offering discounts today.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • ofrecen una disculpa – they offer an apology
  • ofrecen resistencia – they offer resistance

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesofrecieran
yoofreciera
túofrecieras
vosotrosofrecierais
nosotrosofreciéramos
él/ella/ustedofreciera

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesofrezcan
yoofrezca
túofrezcas
vosotrosofrezcáis
nosotrosofrezcamos
él/ella/ustedofrezca

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesofrecieron
yoofrecí
túofreciste
vosotrosofrecisteis
nosotrosofrecimos
él/ella/ustedofreció

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesofrecían
yoofrecía
túofrecías
vosotrosofrecíais
nosotrosofrecíamos
él/ella/ustedofrecía

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesofrecen
yoofrezco
túofreces
vosotrosofrecéis
nosotrosofrecemos
él/ella/ustedofrece
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Words that translate to "ofrecen" in Spanish:

they offer→they provide→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: ofrecen

Question 1 of 2

Which group of people would you be talking about if you used the word 'ofrecen'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
ofrecer(to offer) — Verb
oferta(an offer / a sale) — Noun
ofrecimiento(the act of offering) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'offerēre', which means 'to bring before' or 'to present'.

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: offerPortuguese: oferecem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'ofrecen' only for physical objects?

No! You can offer physical things like a gift, but also abstract things like help, resistance, or an apology.

Does it mean the same as 'brindan'?

Yes, 'brindan' is a common synonym often used in slightly more formal or poetic contexts to mean 'to provide'.