What does ofrecer in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word ofrecer in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use ofrecer in Spanish.

The word ofrecer in Spanish means offer, provide, offer, give, offer, offer up, give, arise, offer, offer, happen, occur, pay, be dramatic, offer an apology. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ofrecer

offer, provide

verbo transitivo (poner a disposición)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Esta clínica ofrece servicios médicos gratuitos a los indigentes.
This clinic offers free medical services to the poor.

offer

verbo transitivo (prometer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Mi padre ofreció comprarme un coche si mejoro mis calificaciones en la escuela.
My father promised to buy me a car if I improve my grades at school.

give

verbo transitivo (dar: banquete, fiesta)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ofrecieron una comida en mi empresa para homenajear a las madres en su día.
They put on a lunch at my company to celebrate mothers on their day.

offer, offer up

verbo transitivo (ofrendar presente a divinidad)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
En el mes de mayo los niños ofrecen flores a la Virgen María en la iglesia.
In the month of May, children offer flowers to the Virgin Mary at church.

give

verbo transitivo (sugerir, dar, proponer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Hazle caso a tu abuelo, él siempre ofrece buenos consejos.
Heed your grandfather, he always gives good advice.

arise

verbo pronominal (presentarse, darse una ocasión) (formal)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Somos alumnos de gastronomía y se nos ofreció la oportunidad de participar en una exhibición culinaria.
We are gastronomy students and the opportunity presented itself for us to participate in a culinary exhibition.

offer

verbo pronominal (apetecer, querer, desear)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
¿Qué se le ofrece? –Una copa de vino blanco, por favor.
What would you like? -A glass of white wine, please.

offer

verbo pronominal (prestarse para algo)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Se ofreció a enseñarme la ciudad.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Maria is busy, but she will make herself available to help you with the case tomorrow.

happen, occur

verbo pronominal (suceder, acontecer)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Estar preparado para lo que pueda ofrecerse puede significar la diferencia entre el éxito y el fracaso.
Being prepared for what may come can mean the difference between success and failure.

pay

locución verbal (formal (pagar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

be dramatic

locución verbal (figurado (hacer un escándalo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

offer an apology

locución verbal (disculparse)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La cantante ofreció una disculpa por cancelar un concierto.

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