ofrecer

ofrecer(
oh
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freh
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sehr
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
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.
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.
a. to offer
La compañía de mi marido ofrece una comida de Navidad todos los años.My husband's company offers a Christmas dinner every year.
b. to give
El club ofreció una fiesta en honor de los jugadores.The club gave a party in the players' honor.
a. to offer
Ofrecieron maíz y fruta al dios de la cosecha.They offered corn and fruit to the god of the harvest.
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.).
pronominal verb
a. to offer
Los invitados se ofrecieron a lavar los trastes.The guests offered to wash the dishes.
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.
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