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"Ofrecido" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to offer", and "oferto" is a transitive verb which is also often translated as "to offer". Learn more about the difference between "ofrecido" and "oferto" below.
ofrecer(
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)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.
ofertar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to propose)
a. to offer
La nueva empresa de limpieza nos ofertó sus servicios.The new cleaning company offered us their services.
2. (to provide)
a. to offer
Es posible que nuestra empresa pueda ofertar oportunidades laborales a jóvenes.Our company may be able to offer job opportunities to young people.
b. to make available
Más de 20.000 puestos de trabajo han sido ofertados a través del Ministerio de Empleo.More than 20,000 places of work have been made available through the Ministry of Labor.
3. (commerce)
a. to put on offer
Ofertaron toda la mercancía durante este mes.They've put all goods on offer this month.
5. (religious) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
