ofrezco

/oh-FRES-koh/

I offer

A small child holds out a single bright red apple in their open hand, symbolizing an offer.

When I give something to someone, I say, "Ofrezco" (I offer).

ofrezco(Verb (conjugated form))

A1irregular (c→zc in 'yo' form) er

I offer

a suggestion, help, or item

Also:

I give

as a presentation or gift

📝 In Action

Yo te ofrezco mi ayuda con el trabajo.

I offer you my help with the work.

¿Qué postre ofrezco a mis invitados?

What dessert do I offer my guests?

Ofrezco pagar la mitad de la cuenta.

I offer to pay half of the bill.

Word Connections

Synonyms

proponer (to propose)
dar (to give)

Antonyms

negar (to deny)

Common Collocations

ofrecer ayuda – to offer help
ofrecer un descuento – to offer a discount

💡 Grammar Points

The 'Yo' Irregularity

The reason we use 'ofrezco' instead of the expected 'ofreco' is a spelling change designed to keep the soft 's' sound of the 'c' before an 'e' or 'i' consistent when it comes before an 'o' or 'a'. This 'c' to 'zc' pattern is common in verbs ending in -cer or -cir.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting the 'zc'

Mistake: "Yo ofreco"

Correction: Yo ofrezco. Remember that if the infinitive ends in -cer or -cir, you often need the 'zc' in the 'yo' form (I).

⭐ Usage Tips

Using 'Me ofrezco'

To offer yourself for a task, use the reflexive form: 'Me ofrezco para limpiar' (I offer myself to clean). This is a natural way to volunteer.

A friendly construction worker wearing a hard hat smiles while extending a large silver wrench towards someone off-frame, illustrating the concept of providing a tool.

"Ofrezco" can also mean I provide, like when a service provider gives you what you need.

ofrezco(Verb (conjugated form))

B1irregular (c→zc in 'yo' form) er

I provide

services, features, or capabilities

Also:

I feature

describing characteristics

📝 In Action

En mi trabajo, ofrezco soluciones técnicas.

In my job, I provide technical solutions.

Ofrezco una perspectiva diferente sobre el problema.

I offer/provide a different perspective on the problem.

Word Connections

Synonyms

suministrar (to supply)
dotar (to equip)

Common Collocations

ofrecer servicios – to provide services
ofrecer garantías – to provide guarantees

💡 Grammar Points

Formal Context

When talking about what a business, product, or skill set can do, 'ofrezco' is often better translated as 'I provide' or 'I feature' rather than just 'I offer,' emphasizing capability.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: ofrezco

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses the correct form of 'ofrecer'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

ofrecer(to offer) - verb

ofrecimiento(offer (noun)) - noun

ofrecido(offered) - past participle

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'ofrecer' change to 'ofrezco' only in the 'yo' form?

This spelling change (c to zc) is a historical development in Spanish designed to keep the soft 's' sound consistent throughout the conjugation. If the 'c' didn't change, 'ofreco' would sound like 'oh-FRAY-koh' in some regions, which is incorrect. The 'zc' maintains the necessary 's' sound before the 'o'.

Does this 'zc' change happen with other verbs?

Yes! Many common -cer and -cir verbs follow this pattern, like 'conocer' (to know) → 'conozco,' 'traducir' (to translate) → 'traduzco,' and 'parecer' (to seem) → 'parezco.' Learning this pattern helps you conjugate dozens of verbs.