A1 verb Neutral #151 más común

offer

/ˈɒf.ər/

To present something to someone so that they can choose to accept it or refuse it. It can involve giving a physical object, providing help, or suggesting a price or idea.

Ejemplos

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1

Can I offer you a glass of water?

Can I offer you a glass of water?

2

The university will offer a scholarship to the best student.

The university will offer a scholarship to the best student.

3

I can offer to help you with your bags.

I can offer to help you with your bags.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
offer
Verb
offer
Adjetivo
offered
Relacionado
offering
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'O' in 'Offer' as an open hand held out to give something to a friend.

Quiz rápido

Did the boss ____ you the new job yesterday?

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: offer

Ejemplos

1

Can I offer you a glass of water?

everyday

Can I offer you a glass of water?

2

The university will offer a scholarship to the best student.

formal

The university will offer a scholarship to the best student.

3

I can offer to help you with your bags.

informal

I can offer to help you with your bags.

4

This research offers a new perspective on climate change.

academic

This research offers a new perspective on climate change.

5

The company decided to offer him the manager position.

business

The company decided to offer him the manager position.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
offer
Verb
offer
Adjetivo
offered
Relacionado
offering

Colocaciones comunes

offer help offer help
offer a job offer a job
offer a discount offer a discount
offer an apology offer an apology
offer advice offer advice

Frases Comunes

special offer

special offer

make an offer

make an offer

on offer

on offer

Se confunde a menudo con

offer vs provide

To provide means to make something available; to offer emphasizes the act of asking if the other person wants it.

offer vs give

To give is the direct act of transferring; to offer is the step before giving, where the recipient can still say no.

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Notas de uso

The word 'offer' can be followed by a noun (offer a drink) or an infinitive with 'to' (offer to help). It is commonly used in both social and professional situations.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'offer for' when they mean 'offer to'. Use 'offer to [do something]' for actions.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'O' in 'Offer' as an open hand held out to give something to a friend.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin word 'offerre', which means 'to bring before' or 'to present'.

Patrones gramaticales

offer + someone + something offer + to-infinitive offer + something + to someone
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, it is polite to offer guests a drink or snack as soon as they arrive at your home.

Quiz rápido

Did the boss ____ you the new job yesterday?

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: offer

Palabras relacionadas

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

hypothesis

B1

A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. it serves as a starting point for further investigation and must be testable through scientific methods.

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

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