ofrecerte
/oh-freh-SEHR-teh/
to offer you
The act of offering something, like a gift, to someone else.
ofrecerte(verb)
to offer you
?giving something or providing a service to the person you are talking to
to give you
?handing something over as a gesture
📝 In Action
Solo quiero ofrecerte un poco de café.
A1I just want to offer you some coffee.
Puedo ofrecerte mi ayuda con la mudanza.
A2I can offer you my help with the move.
Vine para ofrecerte una disculpa.
B1I came to offer you an apology.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'te' at the end
In Spanish, you can attach words like 'te' (meaning 'to you') directly to the end of a verb if that verb is in its base 'infinitive' form.
Placement changes
If you use this verb in a simple sentence like 'I offer you,' the 'te' moves to the front: 'Te ofrezco.' Use it at the end only after words like 'want,' 'can,' or 'need.'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Wrong order
Mistake: "Yo ofrecerte un regalo."
Correction: Yo te ofrezco un regalo.
⭐ Usage Tips
Sounding natural
Using 'ofrecerte' sounds more polite and formal than just saying 'darte' (to give you).
Volunteering yourself to take on a task or help others.
ofrecerte(verb)
to volunteer yourself
?signing up for a task or job
to offer yourself
?to be available for someone
📝 In Action
Debes ofrecerte como voluntario.
B1You should volunteer yourself.
No es buena idea ofrecerte si no tienes tiempo.
B2It is not a good idea to volunteer if you don't have time.
💡 Grammar Points
Self-Action
In this context, the 'te' means 'yourself.' You are the one doing the offering and the one being offered.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ofrecerte
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'ofrecerte' to mean 'to offer you'?
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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.