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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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:

  • Demandar : To demand, representing the side of the market that seeks to purchase rather than supply.
  • Retirar : To withdraw or pull an offer from the market.
  • Rechazar : To reject or decline an offer.

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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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