ofrecen

Ofrecen is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb ofrecer, meaning they offer or you all offer. It is used to indicate that a group provides or presents something to others. The form frequently appears in business, marketing, and everyday language to describe available products, services, or opportunities.

Etymology and conjugation: ofrecer comes from the Latin offerre (to bring toward, to offer). The present indicative forms are: yo ofrezco, tú ofreces, él/ella/Ud ofrece, nosotros ofrecemos, vosotros ofrecéis, ellos/ellas/Uds ofrecen. The yo form is irregular, changing to ofrezco, while the rest follow the regular pattern for -er verbs in the present tense.

Usage and syntax: as a transitive verb, ofrecer requires a direct object to specify what is being offered (algo). It can also be followed by a beneficiary via a prepositional phrase (a alguien) or combined with the pronoun le/les in indirect constructions, as in “ofrecen ayuda a los vecinos” or “me ofrecen una solución.” In phrases like “ofrecen servicios,” “ofrecen descuentos,” or “ofrecen asesoría,” the emphasis is on availability and provision.

Synonyms and contrast: common alternatives include brindar, proporcionar, dar, or presentar. While ofrecer highlights the act of presenting an option or service, dar emphasizes giving something tangible, and brindar can carry a formal or ceremonial nuance.

See also: ofrecer, brindar, proporcionar, conjugar.