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“Ofrecer” (to offer) in the Imperfect Tense

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Understanding the Imperfect Tense of “Ofrecer”

The Imperfect Tense of ofrecer is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example, Yo ofrecía ayuda a mis vecinos cuando podía. (I offered help to my neighbors when I could.)

Ofrecer is a regular -er verb, so its conjugations in the Imperfect Tense follow the regular pattern for that verb type.

How to Use Ofrecer in the Imperfect Tense

The imperfect tense of ofrecer is used to describe ongoing, repeated, or habitual actions in the past.

Offering or proposing something: Por ejemplo, mi hermano me ofrecía ayuda con mis tareas (My brother used to offer me help with my homework). This meaning can also imply suggesting or proposing something, like el jefe nos ofrecía un aumento de sueldo (The boss used to offer us a raise).

Presenting or providing something: For example, el restaurante ofrecía una gran variedad de platos (The restaurant used to offer a great variety of dishes). This can also mean making something available, like la universidad ofrecía cursos en línea (The university used to offer online courses).

Giving or dedicating something: For instance, los fieles ofrecían flores a la Virgen (The faithful used to offer flowers to the Virgin). This meaning can also imply sacrificing or giving up something, like los soldados ofrecían sus vidas por la patria (The soldiers used to offer their lives for the homeland).

Promising or committing to something: For example, el político ofrecía mejorar la economía (The politician used to promise to improve the economy). This can also mean making a commitment or pledge, like los novios se ofrecían amor eterno (The newlyweds used to offer each other eternal love).

Showing or displaying something (colloquial): In a more informal context, you might hear la chica ofrecía un buen escote (The girl used to show some cleavage). This usage can be considered rude or inappropriate in some contexts.

Real Life Examples of Ofrecer in the Imperfect Tense

Cuando era niño, mi abuela siempre ofrecía galletas recién horneadas a los invitados. (When I was a child, my grandmother always offered freshly baked cookies to guests.)

El mesero ofrecía una variedad de vinos para complementar la comida. (The waiter offered a variety of wines to complement the meal.)

La empresa ofrecía un paquete de beneficios atractivo a sus empleados. (The company offered an attractive benefits package to its employees.)

Antes de las elecciones, los candidatos ofrecían promesas para mejorar la economía. (Before the elections, the candidates offered promises to improve the economy.)

En la fiesta, mi amigo ofrecía tragos a todos los invitados. (At the party, my friend offered drinks to all the guests.)

La universidad ofrecía becas a los estudiantes destacados. (The university offered scholarships to outstanding students.)

Vosotros ofrecíais ayuda a los vecinos cuando lo necesitaban. (You (plural) offered help to the neighbors when they needed it.)

Ella ofrecía clases particulares de inglés por las tardes. (She offered private English lessons in the afternoons.)

El equipo de ventas ofrecía descuentos especiales a los clientes fieles. (The sales team offered special discounts to loyal customers.)

Ustedes ofrecían su tiempo como voluntarios en el refugio de animales. (You (plural) offered your time as volunteers at the animal shelter.)

La compañía ofrecía un programa de capacitación para los nuevos empleados. (The company offered a training program for new employees.)

Yo ofrecía mi ayuda a los vecinos para cuidar sus mascotas cuando viajaban. (I offered my help to the neighbors to take care of their pets when they traveled.)

Ellos ofrecían servicios de jardinería a precios razonables. (They offered gardening services at reasonable prices.)

Tú ofrecías consejos útiles a tus amigos sobre cómo ahorrar dinero. (You offered useful advice to your friends on how to save money.)

El gobierno ofrecía incentivos fiscales a las empresas que invertían en energías renovables. (The government offered tax incentives to companies that invested in renewable energy.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Ofrecer (to offer) in the Imperfect Tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperfect tense is also known as the Past Imperfect, Descriptive Past, Past Progressive, or Imperfect Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Imperfecto, Copretérito, Imperfecto de Indicativo, or Pasado Descriptivo in Spanish.