ofrenda

oh-fren-dah/oˈfɾenda/

“ofrenda” means “offering” in Spanish (a gift given for religious or ritual purposes).

offering, altar

Also: tribute, sacrifice

Mexico

Pusimos una ofrenda con fotos de mis abuelos.

We set up an altar with photos of my grandparents.

Llevaron flores como ofrenda a la iglesia.

They took flowers as an offering to the church.

Este concierto es una ofrenda a la paz mundial.

This concert is a tribute to world peace.

Words that translate to "ofrenda" in Spanish:

Question 1 of 3

Which of these would you most likely call an 'ofrenda'?

👥 Word Family▼

ofrendar(to offer/to sacrifice) — Verb

ofrecimiento(offer/proposal) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'offerenda,' which means 'things that are to be offered.' It is closely related to the verb 'ofrecer' (to offer).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: oferendaEnglish: offering

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Is 'ofrenda' the same as 'regalo'?

No. 'Regalo' is a regular gift given between people. 'Ofrenda' is a ritual gift given to a deity, a saint, or a deceased person.

Is 'ofrenda' only used in Mexico?

No, it's used in all Spanish-speaking countries for religious offerings, but Mexico uses it most frequently to describe Day of the Dead altars.

What is an 'ofrenda floral'?

It is a floral tribute, often a wreath or bunch of flowers left at a monument or a grave to show respect.