Portuguese Word · Intermediate
ofertar
to offer
Pronunciation: /o.feʁˈta(ʁ)/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to offer".
Example
No estojo que lhe offertou / a dama do coração, / mais tarde abrindo-o, o sultão, / só um cigarro encontrou!
In the case that the lady of his heart had given him, when he later opened it, the sultan found only a single cigarette.
Practice tips
- Practice ofertar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.