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"Ofrecer" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to offer", and "brindar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to toast". Learn more about the difference between "ofrecer" and "brindar" below.
ofrecer(
oh
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freh
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sehr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to offer
Tengo confianza que me ofrecerán el trabajo.I'm confident they'll offer me the job.
Me ofrecieron su ayuda para el traslado.They offered to help me with the move.
2. (to provide)
a. to offer
Esta nueva tecnología ofrece alternativas al uso de los combustibles fósiles.This new technology offers alternatives to the use of fossil fuels.
3. (to hold)
a. to offer
Ofrecieron maíz y fruta al dios de la cosecha.They offered corn and fruit to the god of the harvest.
5. (to show)
a. to present (an image)
Cara al público tenemos que ofrecer una imagen de unidad.We must present an image of unity to the public.
b. to put on (a spectacle)
Cuando llega la primavera, los cerezos en flor ofrecen un espectáculo único.With spring's arrival, the cherry blossoms put on a unique spectacle.
c. to put up (resistance)
Los habitantes no ofrecieron ninguna resistencia y el ejército tomó la ciudad.The inhabitants didn't put up any resistance and the army took the city.
ofrecerse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
7. (to provide)
a. to offer
Si no se le ofrece nada más, le llevaré esto al mostrador.If I can't offer you anything else, I'll carry these to the counter for you.
brindar(
breen
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dahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to toast
Después del discurso del padrino de boda, los invitados brindaron por los recién casados.After the best man's speech, the guests toasted to the newlyweds.
Los oficiales brindaron por el general que los llevó a la victoria.The officers toasted to the general that took them to victory.
b. to drink a toast
Quiero brindar por esta nueva oportunidad.I'd like to drink a toast to this new opportunity.
c. to drink
Estoy segura de que el proyecto será un éxito. - ¡Sí, brindemos por eso!I'm sure the project will be a success. - Yes, let's drink to that!
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to dedicate
Te voy a brindar un toro, mi amor. - Mejor perdona al toro y cómprame unas flores.I'm going to dedicate a bull to you, my love. - Spare the bull and buy me some flowers.
brindarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to offer
El profesor se brinda a ayudar a los alumnos después de clase.The teacher is offering to help students after class.
