Ofrecer means to make something available to another person.
The idea
Say ofrezco for yo and use a before the recipient.
Examples
- Ofrezco agua a mis invitados.I offer water to my guests.
- Ana ofrece ayuda a su vecino.Ana offers help to her neighbor.
- Ofrecemos café y té.We offer coffee and tea.
- La tienda ofrece pan fresco.The shop offers fresh bread.
- ¿Ofreces asiento a la señora?Are you offering the lady a seat?
- Los vecinos ofrecen su tiempo.The neighbors offer their time.
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Watch out
Ofrecer is offering something; pedir is asking to receive it.
Try it yourself
Choose the present form for yo: Yo ___ agua. (ofrezco / ofrezo)
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ofrezco
Yo uses the irregular present form ofrezco.
Choose the preposition introducing the recipient: Ana ofrece ayuda ___ su vecino. (a / de)
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a
A introduces the person receiving the offer.
Choose the action that fits the situation: Quiero dar ayuda a mi vecino: voy a ___ ayuda. (ofrecer / pedir)
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ofrecer
To give help to a neighbor, you can ofrecer ayuda.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the present form for yo: Yo ___ agua. (ofrezco / ofrezo)
Choose the preposition introducing the recipient: Ana ofrece ayuda ___ su vecino. (a / de)
Choose the action that fits the situation: Quiero dar ayuda a mi vecino: voy a ___ ayuda. (ofrecer / pedir)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Offer a drink and offer help to a neighbor in Spanish.