How to Say "bid" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “bid” is “oferta” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
in auctions or contracts
Examples
Recibió una oferta de trabajo muy buena en la capital.
She received a very good job offer in the capital.
Nuestra oferta de paz fue rechazada por el otro equipo.
Our offer of peace was rejected by the other team.
Hicimos una oferta por la casa, pero no la aceptaron.
We made an offer on the house, but they didn't accept it.
Gender Check
Even though it ends in '-a', remember 'oferta' is always a feminine noun, so you use 'la' or 'una' before it: 'La oferta fue excelente'.
Using the wrong verb
Mistake: “Me di una oferta.”
Correction: Me hicieron una oferta. (We use the verb 'hacer' (to make) or 'recibir' (to receive) with 'oferta'.)
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