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ofrecerte

oh-freh-SEHR-teh/ofɾeˈseɾte/

to offer you

Also: to give you
VerbA2irregular (in other forms) er
A person holding out a bright red apple in their hand towards the viewer.
gerundofreciendo
past Participleofrecido
infinitiveofrecer

📝 In Action

Solo quiero ofrecerte un poco de café.

A1

I just want to offer you some coffee.

Puedo ofrecerte mi ayuda con la mudanza.

A2

I can offer you my help with the move.

Vine para ofrecerte una disculpa.

B1

I came to offer you an apology.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • darte (to give you)
  • brindarte (to provide/toast you)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • ofrecerte un trato – to offer you a deal
  • ofrecerte una oportunidad – to offer you an opportunity

to volunteer yourself

Also: to offer yourself
VerbB1reflexive er
A person with their hand raised high in a group of people, looking eager to help.

📝 In Action

Debes ofrecerte como voluntario.

B1

You should volunteer yourself.

No es buena idea ofrecerte si no tienes tiempo.

B2

It is not a good idea to volunteer if you don't have time.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • postularte (to apply/run for)

Common Collocations

  • ofrecerte como voluntario – to volunteer (as a volunteer)

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedeste ofrecieran
yote ofreciera
túte ofrecieras
vosotroste ofrecierais
nosotroste ofreciéramos
él/ella/ustedte ofreciera

present

ellos/ellas/ustedeste ofrezcan
yote ofrezca
túte ofrezcas
vosotroste ofrezcáis
nosotroste ofrezcamos
él/ella/ustedte ofrezca

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedeste ofrecieron
yote ofrecí
túte ofreciste
vosotroste ofrecisteis
nosotroste ofrecimos
él/ella/ustedte ofreció

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedeste ofrecían
yote ofrecía
túte ofrecías
vosotroste ofrecíais
nosotroste ofrecíamos
él/ella/ustedte ofrecía

present

ellos/ellas/ustedeste ofrecen
yote ofrezco
túte ofreces
vosotroste ofrecéis
nosotroste ofrecemos
él/ella/ustedte ofrece
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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: ofrecerte

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'ofrecerte' to mean 'to offer you'?

📚 More Resources

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

From the Latin 'offerere', which combined 'ob' (towards) and 'ferre' (to bring or carry). Literally, 'to bring something toward someone.'

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: offerFrench: offrir

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'ofrecer' and 'ofrecerte'?

'Ofrecer' just means 'to offer.' Adding 'te' at the end specifies who is receiving the offer: 'to offer YOU.'

Can I say 'ofrecerte' to a boss?

Only if you have a close relationship. If you want to be formal, you should say 'ofrecerle' to show more respect.