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"Prestarse" is a reflexive verb which is often translated as "to offer to", and "ofrecerse" is a pronominal verb which is often translated as "to offer". Learn more about the difference between "prestarse" and "ofrecerse" below.
prestarse(
prehs
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tahr
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seh
)A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
2. (to take temporarily) (Caribbean)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
a. to borrow
Mi hermano se prestó de mi carro sin mi permiso.My brother borrowed my car without my permission.
prestar
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
3. (to loan)
a. to lend
Te prestaré algunos de los libros de mi hermano.I will lend you some of my brother's books.
4. (to give)
a. to provide
Recibió el dinero por el servicio que prestó.He received the money for the service he provided.
ofrecerse(
oh
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freh
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sehr
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seh
)A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
2. (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.
ofrecer
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.
4. (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.
5. (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.
7. (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.
