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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
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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

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

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

Present Subjunctive

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

Indicative

Preterite

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

Imperfect

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

Present

yoofrezco
túofreces
él/ella/ustedofrece
nosotrosofrecemos
vosotrosofrecéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesofrecen
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Translate to Spanish

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'.