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ofertas

/oh-FEHR-tahs//oˈfeɾtas/

nounA1general
Use 'ofertas' when talking about the specific amounts proposed in an auction, a tender, or sales promotions.
A colorful storefront window with several bright red price tags hanging over various products.

Examples

Las ofertas de verano en la tienda son increíbles.

The summer sales at the store are incredible.

Hay muchas ofertas en el centro comercial hoy.

There are many sales at the mall today.

He recibido varias ofertas de trabajo.

I have received several job offers.

Aprovecha las ofertas antes de que terminen.

Take advantage of the deals before they end.

Always Feminine

Even when there are many, this word always uses feminine markers: say 'las ofertas' or 'unas ofertas'.

On sale vs. Sale

Mistake: “Using 'en venta' for a discount.”

Correction: Use 'en oferta' for a discounted price; 'en venta' just means the item is available for purchase.

ofrece

oh-FREH-seh/oˈfɾe.θe/

verbA1general
Use 'ofrece' when referring to the action of one person or entity making an offer or proposal, often in a financial or work-related context.
A close-up of a child offering a colorful wrapped gift with both hands.

Examples

El gobierno ofrece fondos para nuevos proyectos de investigación.

The government offers funds for new research projects.

Mi jefe ofrece un aumento si terminamos el proyecto a tiempo.

My boss offers a raise if we finish the project on time.

Ella siempre ofrece su ayuda cuando lo necesito.

She always offers her help when I need it.

¿Qué ofrece usted a cambio de este servicio?

What do you offer in exchange for this service?

The 'c' to 'zc' Change

The base verb 'ofrecer' is mostly regular, but the 'yo' form in the present tense is irregular: 'Yo ofrezco' (I offer). This change is only for sound consistency.

Forgetting the 'zc' change

Mistake: “Yo ofreco”

Correction: Yo ofrezco. This change happens in many verbs ending in -cer or -cir, like 'conocer' (conozco) or 'traducir' (traduzco).

Noun vs. Verb Confusion

Learners often confuse 'ofertas' (the offers themselves, a noun) with 'ofrece' (the act of offering, a verb). Remember that 'ofertas' refers to the proposals or sales, while 'ofrece' describes the action of someone making a proposal.

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