oferecer

Senses

1. 1.

   to offer

   to present something for acceptance or to make available

2. 2.

   to give (as a gift)

   to present something to someone as a gift or donation

3. 3.

   to pose, to present

   to present a risk, danger, or difficulty

Examples

• "O restaurante oferece um cardápio variado."

  The restaurant offers a varied menu.

• "Vou oferecer esse livro de presente para minha irmã."

  I'm going to give this book as a gift to my sister.

• "A situação oferece riscos para a saúde pública."

  The situation poses risks to public health.

Usage

Regular -er verb. Common collocations include "oferecer ajuda" (to offer help), "oferecer um presente" (to give a gift), and "oferecer riscos/perigos" (to pose risks/dangers). The reflexive "se oferecer" means "to volunteer" or "to offer oneself."