How to Say "to offer" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “to offer” is “ofrecer” — use 'ofrecer' when proposing or presenting something to someone, such as a product, service, or an item to eat or drink.
ofrecer
o-fre-séro.fɾeˈseɾ
Examples
El camarero nos ofreció café y postre.
The waiter offered us coffee and dessert.
Le ofrecí mi ayuda para mover los muebles.
I offered him my help to move the furniture.
La empresa ofrece un servicio de atención al cliente excelente.
The company provides excellent customer service.
The 'Yo' Form Irregularity (c > zc)
In the present tense, the 'yo' form changes from 'ofreco' to 'ofrezco'. This 'zc' pattern is required for all verbs ending in '-ecer' and '-ucir' (like 'conocer' or 'traducir').
Forgetting the 'zc'
Mistake: “Yo ofreco”
Correction: Yo ofrezco. The 'zc' sound is needed to connect the verb stem to the 'o' ending.
brindar
breen-DAHRbɾinˈdaɾ
Examples
El voluntariado brinda la oportunidad de ayudar a otros.
Volunteering offers the opportunity to help others.
Esta aplicación brinda soluciones para ahorrar tiempo.
This app provides solutions for saving time.
El hotel nos brindó un servicio excelente.
The hotel provided us with excellent service.
Brindar vs Ofrecer
While they both mean 'to offer,' 'brindar' usually sounds more generous or formal. It is often used for abstract things like support, time, or opportunities.
Indirect Objects
Mistake: “Brindé apoyo mi amigo.”
Correction: Brindé apoyo *a* mi amigo. When you offer something *to* someone, you must use the word 'a' before the person.
General vs. Specific Offering
Related Translations
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.