ofrecerle
“ofrecerle” means “to offer him” in Spanish (giving something to a man).
to offer him, to offer her, to offer you (formal)
Also: to present it to him/her, to provide him/her with
📝 In Action
Quiero ofrecerle mi ayuda con ese proyecto.
A2I want to offer him/her my help with that project.
Antes de irnos, necesitamos ofrecerle un café a la señora.
B1Before we leave, we need to offer the lady a coffee.
Es difícil ofrecerle más si no acepta esto.
B2It's difficult to offer him/her more if he/she doesn't accept this.
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Quick Quiz: ofrecerle
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'ofrecerle' (to offer him/her)?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'ofrecer' comes from the Latin 'offerire,' which is a combination of 'ob-' (towards) and 'ferre' (to carry or bring). It literally means 'to bring toward' someone.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the base verb 'ofrecer' sometimes spelled 'ofrezco'?
The base verb 'ofrecer' is slightly irregular only in the 'yo' form of the present tense (and related tenses). The 'c' changes to 'zc' ('ofrezco') to keep a consistent 's' sound before the 'o', which is a very common pattern for '-cer' and '-cir' verbs.
Can I use 'ofrecerle' if I don't know the gender of the person?
Yes! 'Le' is perfect for this. Since it can mean 'to him,' 'to her,' or 'to you (formal),' it is gender-neutral when referring to a third person. If you need to make it clear, you add 'a él' or 'a ella' afterward.