solicitud de oferta
/soliθitud de ofeɾta/from spelling rules
The English phrase bid request is translated into Spanish as solicitud de oferta.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase solicitud de oferta is composed of solicitud (request), de (of) and oferta (offer/bid).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, pedido de presupuesto is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
/soliθitud de ofeɾta/
Did you know?
- The word solicitud comes from the Latin sollicitūdō, which originally described a state of anxiety or agitation rather than a formal request.
- The word oferta can mean a 'bid' in a business context, but in a store it almost always means a 'sale' or a 'discounted price'.
- In some contexts, the act of making an oferta is closely linked to the verb pujar, which specifically refers to the act of bidding against someone in an auction.
Examples in context
- Hola José, necesito pedir presupuesto para el proyecto de construcción que vamos a comenzar. ¿Puedes enviarme una cotización lo antes posible? ¡Gracias!Hi José, I need to request a quote for the construction project we are going to start. Can you send me a quote as soon as possible? Thanks!
- Hemos recibido una solicitud de oferta para el nuevo proyecto.We have received a bid request for the new project.
- Recibimos una solicitud de oferta para el proyecto.We received a bid request for the project.
- Debemos responder a la solicitud de oferta pronto.We must respond to the bid request soon.
- La solicitud de oferta incluye todos los detalles.The bid request includes all the details.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing a new business opportunity at the office.
- LucíaJavier, ¿has leído la nueva solicitud de oferta?Javier, have you read the new bid request?
- JavierSí, Lucía, parece una gran oportunidad.Yes, Lucía, it looks like a great opportunity.
- LucíaNecesitamos preparar nuestra propuesta de inmediato.We need to prepare our proposal immediately.
- JavierDe acuerdo, me pongo con ello ahora mismo.Agreed, I'll get on it right away.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, oferta, solicitud, CC BY-SA 4.0.
