oferte

Oferte is the plural of oferta, a Romanian noun meaning an offer, proposal, bid, quotation, or sales promotion. In general usage, oferta denotes a term proposed or presented by one party to another, such as a price quotation for goods or services, a proposal to undertake work, or a promotional deal offered by a retailer. The singular form ofertă is used for a single proposal, while ofertele refers to several proposals or offers.

The etymology traces back to Latin offerta “that which is offered” and entered Romanian through Romance languages such as Old French offre or Italian offerta; the form ofertă and the plural oferte have been established in the Romanian language.

In commerce, ofertele are central to buying and selling: a retailer may publish oferte speciale or ofertă de preț, while buyers compare various oferte before making a purchase. In procurement and public tenders, vendors submit oferte in response to invitations to tender, and authorities evaluate these oferte to select a supplier. The term is also used in job and business contexts to denote job offers (oferte de muncă) or business proposals (oferte comerciale).

In media and everyday language, the word commonly appears in advertisements and catalogs as the label for discounts, bundles, or packages. Related terms include oferta, ofertă de muncă, ofertă comercială, promoție, and licitație.