verb
ofertar
offer
Dar o mostrar algo para que otra persona lo compre, lo use o lo acepte.
Definition & meaning
The verb ofertar has two primary meanings in Spanish:
- To offer goods or services: In a commercial or economic context, it refers to the act of putting products or services on the market for sale, especially when considering the supply side of supply and demand.
- To make a formal proposal or bid: It is used when someone presents a specific price or condition to acquire something, such as in an auction, a contract tender, or a real estate negotiation.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a regular first-conjugation verb (-ar). It is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object to complete its meaning (e.g., ofertar productos).
- Word origin: It is derived from the noun oferta , which comes from the Latin offerre (to present, to offer). The suffix -ar transforms the noun into a verb representing the action of providing that offer.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Ofrecer : To offer or present something to someone.
- Proponer : To propose or suggest a deal.
- Licitación (in the context of bidding): Specifically used when participating in a formal tender process.
- Vender : To sell, often implied when talking about market supply.
Antonyms:
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Examples
Las empresas ofertaron muchos productos nuevos en la feria.verb
The companies offered many new products at the fair.
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