Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| ofrecer | /ofɾeˈθeɾ/ /ofɾeˈseɾ/ |
| convidar | /kombiˈdaɾ/ |
The primary way to express the act of proposing or giving something is with the verb ofrecer, which is used for services, goods or abstract things like an apology or help. If you are referring to a commercial offer, such as a sale or a discount in a store, use the noun oferta. If you wish to express the act of inviting someone, you may use convidar, whose noun form is convite.
Which one should you use?
While ofrecer is the standard general-purpose verb, proponer is commonly used when suggesting an offer or proposing an idea or brindar when you are offering something valuable or presenting an opportunity.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, particularly Mexico, the verb ofertar is used as a synonym for ofrecer.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When offering something to someone formally, the indirect object pronoun -le is attached to the end of the infinitive, resulting in ofrecerle.
How do you pronounce it?
/ofɾeˈθeɾ/
Did you know?
- While brindar is used to offer an opportunity, it is also the specific word used when offering a toast with glasses of wine or champagne.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the verb convidar describes the specific act of offering someone a portion of the food or drink you are currently consuming.
- In some Latin American countries like Mexico, people use the verb ofertar as a synonym for 'to offer', though this sounds unnatural to speakers in Spain.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría ofrecerte el puesto.I would like to offer you the position.This sentence shows how to use ofrecer to offer a job position.Tatoeba #5116025 by ecorralest101, translation #5109204 by honestlang
- No te puedo ofrecer nada a cambio.I can't offer you anything in return.This sentence demonstrates using ofrecer in the context of offering nothing in return.Tatoeba #3055981 by teskmon, translation #1954661 by CK
- ¿Puedo ofrecerte algo de refresco?Can I offer you some refreshment?This sentence illustrates using ofrecer to offer refreshments.Tatoeba #7981186 by pchamorro, translation #3731870 by CM
- Le ofrezco mi ayudaI offer you my help
- Le brindo la posibilidad de trabajar juntosI offer you the opportunity to work together
- Te propongo una oferta irresistibleI propose an irresistible offer to you
- Te echo una mano con ese proyectoI offer you help with that project
- Pongo a tu disposición mi casaI offer you my house
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Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are discussing a new business deal.
- DanielQuiero ofrecer un trato justo para ambos.I want to offer a fair deal for both of us.
- ElenaMe parece bien, Daniel. ¿Qué propones?That sounds good to me, Daniel. What are you proposing?
- DanielPuedo ofrecerte una comisión más alta.I can offer you a higher commission.
- ElenaEso suena interesante, Elena acepta el trato.That sounds interesting, Elena accepts the deal.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “offer” translations and entries ofrecer, convidar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
