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How to Say "they offer" in Spanish

The Spanish word forthey offeris ofrecenA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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presenting something to someone
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Examples

Ellos ofrecen ayuda a los turistas.

They offer help to the tourists.

Ustedes ofrecen los mejores precios del mercado.

You all offer the best prices on the market.

Las tiendas ofrecen descuentos hoy.

The stores are offering discounts today.

Who are we talking about?

The word 'ofrecen' is used specifically when you are talking about 'them' (ellos/ellas) or a group of people you are addressing directly ('you all' / ustedes).

The Spelling Twist

While 'ofrecen' looks regular, its family (the verb 'ofrecer') changes 'c' to 'zc' in the 'yo' form (ofrezco). However, in 'ofrecen', the 'c' stays exactly as it is.

Using it for 'we'

Mistake:Nosotros ofrecen comida.

Correction: Nosotros ofrecemos comida. Use 'ofrecen' only for 'them' or 'you all'.

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