ofrecido
/oh-freh-SEE-doh/
offered
This image shows an apple being ofrecido (offered) to someone.
ofrecido(Adjective)
offered
?Something presented or proposed.
,provided
?Something made available.
given
?When referring to a specific item or service.
📝 In Action
El descuento ofrecido era muy generoso.
B1The offered discount was very generous.
La ayuda ofrecida por el gobierno llegó a tiempo.
B2The aid provided by the government arrived on time.
Hemos ofrecido tres soluciones posibles.
A2We have offered three possible solutions.
💡 Grammar Points
Participle Use
"Ofrecido" is the fixed form of the verb 'ofrecer' used to build perfect tenses (like 'he ofrecido' - I have offered) or to act as an adjective, matching the noun it describes (e.g., 'la ayuda ofrecida').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Agreement
Mistake: "Using 'ofrecido' when describing a feminine noun (e.g., 'la oferta ofrecido')."
Correction: Make sure the ending matches the noun: 'la oferta ofrecida' (the offered deal).
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Result
When used as an adjective, 'ofrecido' emphasizes the status of the item after it has been presented or made available.
When someone is too pushy or presumptuous in a social setting, they are considered ofrecido (forward).
ofrecido(Adjective)
forward
?Socially pushy or presumptuous.
rude
?Behaving improperly or vulgarly.
,pushy
?Overly aggressive in self-promotion.
📝 In Action
No seas tan ofrecido; espera tu turno para hablar.
C1Don't be so pushy; wait your turn to speak.
Ella es muy ofrecida con los clientes, lo cual es inapropiado.
C2She is very forward with clients, which is inappropriate.
💡 Grammar Points
Understanding the Tone
In this sense, 'ofrecido' means you are making yourself too available or putting yourself forward inappropriately. It is almost always a negative description of behavior.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Caution
This meaning is informal and often used to criticize someone's lack of manners or excessive eagerness. Be careful when using it, as it is quite direct.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ofrecido
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'ofrecido' in its informal, negative sense?
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'ofrecido' is a past participle, why is it listed as an adjective?
Past participles in Spanish (like 'ofrecido') are super versatile! They are used with helper verbs like 'haber' (e.g., 'ha ofrecido') to form perfect tenses, but they also function exactly like adjectives, meaning they must change their ending (-o, -a, -os, -as) to match the noun they are describing.
Is 'ofrecido' always negative when describing a person?
Not always, but usually, yes. When referring to someone's behavior, especially in Mexico and Central America, 'ofrecido' implies they are being overly eager, presumptuous, or perhaps inappropriately flirtatious. It suggests a lack of manners or discretion.