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Conjugation Chart of “Ofrecer” (to offer) in the Present Tense
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | ofrezco |
| Tú | ofreces |
| Él / Ella / Usted | ofrece |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | ofrecemos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | ofrecen |
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Understanding the Present Tense of “Ofrecer”
The simple present tense of ofrecer is used to talk about offering something in the present moment. For example, Mi amigo me ofrece un regalo por mi cumpleaños. (My friend offers me a gift for my birthday.)
This verb belongs to a group of verbs ending in -cer that undergo a spelling change in certain conjugations, changing the ‘c’ to ‘zc’ before the vowels ‘a’ and ‘o’ to maintain the proper pronunciation.
How to Use Ofrecer in the Present Tense
Ofrecer generally means to offer or present something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To offer or present: This is the most common meaning, for example, Ofrezco un regalo a mi amigo (I offer a gift to my friend).
To volunteer or propose: It can also mean to volunteer or propose something, for example, Me ofrezco a ayudarte con la mudanza (I offer/volunteer to help you with the move).
To promise or guarantee: In some contexts, it can mean to promise or guarantee something, for example, Te ofrezco que no volverá a pasar (I promise/offer you that it won’t happen again).
To dedicate or devote: It can also mean to dedicate or devote something, for example, Ofrezco esta victoria a mi familia (I dedicate/offer this victory to my family).
To provide or give: In some cases, it can mean to provide or give something, for example, El hotel ofrece desayuno gratis (The hotel offers/provides free breakfast).
To show or display: It can also mean to show or display something, for example, La ciudad ofrece una hermosa vista (The city offers/shows a beautiful view).
To suggest or propose (colloquial): In informal contexts, it can mean to suggest or propose something, often with a suggestive or flirtatious tone, for example, ¿Te ofrezco un trago? (Can I offer/suggest a drink? – with a flirtatious undertone).
Real Life Examples of Ofrecer in the Present Tense
Yo ofrezco ayuda con las tareas a mis hijos todas las noches. (I offer help with homework to my kids every night.)
El mesero ofrece un menú de vinos para acompañar la cena. (The waiter offers a wine menu to accompany the dinner.)
La aerolínea ofrece vuelos directos a varias ciudades en Latinoamérica. (The airline offers non-stop flights to various cities in Latin America.)
En la oficina, ofrecemos capacitación constante para mejorar las habilidades de nuestros empleados. (At the office, we offer ongoing training to improve our employees’ skills.)
Los vendedores ambulantes ofrecen frutas frescas y artesanías en el mercado. (The street vendors offer fresh fruit and handicrafts at the market.)
¿Me ofreces un vaso de agua, por favor? Tengo mucha sed. (Could you offer me a glass of water, please? I’m very thirsty.)
El instructor de yoga ofrece clases privadas para principiantes. (The yoga instructor offers private classes for beginners.)
En el club nocturno, las meseras ofrecen cocteles especiales cada fin de semana. (At the nightclub, the waitresses offer special cocktails every weekend.)
Los guías turísticos ofrecen recorridos fascinantes por los sitios históricos de la ciudad. (The tour guides offer fascinating tours of the city’s historical sites.)
Mi amiga ofrece servicios de traducción del inglés al español. (My friend offers translation services from English to Spanish.)
En la biblioteca pública, ofrecen talleres gratuitos de lectura para niños. (At the public library, they offer free reading workshops for children.)
El equipo de ventas ofrece descuentos especiales a los clientes leales. (The sales team offers special discounts to loyal customers.)
La universidad ofrece becas completas para estudiantes destacados. (The university offers full scholarships for outstanding students.)
En el spa, ofrecen masajes relajantes con aceites esenciales. (At the spa, they offer relaxing massages with essential oils.)
Mi vecino ofrece clases particulares de matemáticas para estudiantes de secundaria. (My neighbor offers private math tutoring for high school students.)
Conjugation Chart with English Translations
Conjugations of Ofrecer (to offer) in the Present Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo ofrezco | I offer |
| Tú ofreces | You offer |
| Él / Ella / Usted ofrece | He / She / You offers |
| Nosotros / Nosotras ofrecemos | We offer |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes ofrecen | They / You all offer |
This post covers Latin American Spanish. For Castilian Spanish, click here
Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.