oferecer

Oferecer is a Portuguese verb meaning to offer, to present, or to provide something to someone. It is transitive and commonly used to give a gift, provide assistance, or propose an option or opportunity. The action typically involves a direct object (what is offered) and a recipient (to whom it is offered).

Etymology: the word derives from Latin offerre, meaning to bring forward or present, and entered the language via Old Portuguese. It is cognate with the Spanish word ofrecer.

Conjugation: Oferecer is irregular. Present indicative: eu ofereço, tu ofereces, ele oferece, nós oferecemos, eles oferecem. Preterite (pretérito perfeito): eu ofereci, tu ofereceste, ele ofereceu, nós oferecemos, eles ofereceram. Imperfect: eu oferecia, tu oferecias, ele oferecia, nós oferecíamos, eles ofereciam. Future: eu oferecerei, tu oferecerás, ele oferecerá, nós ofereceremos, eles oferecerão. Subjunctive present: que eu ofereça, que tu ofereças, que ele ofereça, que nós ofereçamos, que eles ofereçam. Imperative: oferece (tu), ofereça (você), ofereçamos (nós), ofereçam (vocês).

Usage notes: It is commonly used for gifts, services, proposals, or opportunities, and can take a direct object with a recipient introduced by a pronoun or a prepositional phrase (a alguém, para alguém). Reflexive form, oferecer-se, means to volunteer or to offer oneself. In Brazilian Portuguese, the verb is widespread in formal and informal contexts; in European Portuguese, the same forms apply with typical regional pronunciation differences. The verb also appears in compounds and set phrases, reinforcing its sense of presenting or making available something to someone.