ofrecerte

oh-freh-SEHR-tehofɾeˈseɾte

“ofrecerte” means “to offer you” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

to offer you🔊A2Verb

giving something or providing a service to the person you are talking to

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to volunteer yourself🔊B1Verb

signing up for a task or job

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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.

I just want to offer you some coffee.

Puedo ofrecerte mi ayuda con la mudanza.

I can offer you my help with the move.

Vine para ofrecerte una disculpa.

I came to offer you an apology.

Word Connections

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

quitarte (to take from you)

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.

You should volunteer yourself.

No es buena idea ofrecerte si no tienes tiempo.

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)

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yote ofreciera

túte ofrecieras

él/ella/ustedte ofreciera

nosotroste ofreciéramos

vosotroste ofrecierais

ellos/ellas/ustedeste ofrecieran

Present Subjunctive

yote ofrezca

túte ofrezcas

él/ella/ustedte ofrezca

nosotroste ofrezcamos

vosotroste ofrezcáis

ellos/ellas/ustedeste ofrezcan

Indicative

Preterite

yote ofrecí

túte ofreciste

él/ella/ustedte ofreció

nosotroste ofrecimos

vosotroste ofrecisteis

ellos/ellas/ustedeste ofrecieron

Imperfect

yote ofrecía

túte ofrecías

él/ella/ustedte ofrecía

nosotroste ofrecíamos

vosotroste ofrecíais

ellos/ellas/ustedeste ofrecían

Present

yote ofrezco

túte ofreces

él/ella/ustedte ofrece

nosotroste ofrecemos

vosotroste ofrecéis

ellos/ellas/ustedeste ofrecen

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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▼

verte suerte fuerte

📚 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.