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ofrecen

oh-FREH-sehn

verbA1spelling change er
they offer?presenting something to someone,you all offer?plural 'you' (ustedes) presenting something
Also:they provide?making a service or feature available

Quick Reference

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

  • brindan (they provide/give)
  • proponen (they propose)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

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

💡 Grammar Points

Who are we talking about?

The word 'ofrecen' is used specifically when you are talking about 'them' (ellos/ellas) or a group of people you are addressing directly ('you all' / ustedes).

The Spelling Twist

While 'ofrecen' looks regular, its family (the verb 'ofrecer') changes 'c' to 'zc' in the 'yo' form (ofrezco). However, in 'ofrecen', the 'c' stays exactly as it is.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using it for 'we'

Mistake: "Nosotros ofrecen comida."

Correction: Nosotros ofrecemos comida. Use 'ofrecen' only for 'them' or 'you all'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Business context

Use 'ofrecen' when talking about what companies or businesses provide to their customers.

🔄 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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✏️ 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

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'.