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1 oportunidad + presentarse
(n.) = opportunity + knock, opportunity + present + ReflexivoEx. Though we host our big event each fall, we drop everything whenever a party opportunity knocks.Ex. He decided that he would not on principle refuse to earn undeclared income in the underground economy if a reasonably risk-free opportunity presented itself.* * *(n.) = opportunity + knock, opportunity + present + ReflexivoEx: Though we host our big event each fall, we drop everything whenever a party opportunity knocks.
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2 occasio
occāsĭo, ōnis, f. [occĭdo, a falling out, a happening, hap; hence], an occasion, opportunity, fit time, convenient season, favorable moment for doing any thing; eukairia, kairos (syn.: opportunitas, locus, facultas).I.In gen.:B.occasio est pars temporis, habens in se alicujus rei idoneam faciendi aut non faciendi opportunitatem... in occasione, ad spatium temporis, faciendi quaedam opportunitas intellegitur adjuncta,
Cic. Inv. 1, 27, 40: tempus actionis opportunum Graece eukairia, Latine appellatur occasio, id. Off. 1, 40, 142: occasio opportunitas temporis casu quodam provenientis est, Paul. ex Fest. p. 178 Müll.:dum datur mihi occasio Tempusque,
Plaut. Men. 3, 3, 30; cf.:nunc occasio est et tempus,
id. Ps. 4, 2, 3; Ter. Heaut. 2, 2, 4:an ego occasionem tantam, tam brevem, tam optatam, tam insperatam Amitterem?
id. Eun. 3, 5, 56:minima,
Suet. Calig. 14; cf.summa,
Ter. Phorm. 5, 7, 2 infra: occasionem nancisci, Afran. ap. Non. 308, 13:quem, si interficere voluisset, quantae quoties occasiones, quam praeclarae fuerunt,
Cic. Mil. 14, 38:occasio opprimendi,
id. ib. 15:inrumpendi in urbem,
Curt. 4, 5, 16:resistendi,
id. 7, 4, 4: majores occasiones ad opitulandum haberem, more opportunities, Planc [p. 1250] up. Cic. Fam. 10, 8, 2:ut primum occasio data est rem publicam defendendi,
as soon as an opportunity presented itself, Cic. Fam. 12, 242:occasionem sibi ad occupandam Asiam oblatam esse arbitratur,
has presented itself, id. Imp. Pomp. 2, 4:amplam occasionem calumniae nactus,
id. Verr. 2, 2, 25, § 61:occasio mirifica,
id. Att. 2, 14, 2:opportuna,
Val. Max. 5, 4, 3:quo faciliorem occasionem Salvio praebuit perficiendi conata,
Suet. Galb. 17:occasio minor opinione,
id. Caes. 3:tam bona,
Plaut. Most. 2, 2, 9:lepida,
id. Mil. 4, 1, 30:bellissima,
Petr. S. 25:occasionem amittere,
to lose, let slip, Cic. Caecin. 5, 15:omittere,
Suet. Cal. 14; so,praetermittere,
Caes. B. C. 3, 25:capere,
to seize, Plaut. Ps. 4, 3, 5:arripere,
Liv. 35, 12, 17:occasiones quaerere,
Sen. Ben. 3, 14, 4:rapere de die,
Hor. Epod. 13, 4:amplecti,
Plin. Ep. 2, 13, 1:sumere,
Plin. 2, 1, 1, § 3:occasione uti,
Just. 38, 5, 1:non deesse occasioni,
not to miss, to profit by, Caes. B. C. 3, 79:cunctationem hostium suam fore occasionem rati,
Curt. 4, 6, 13:dum datur mihi occasio tempusque,
Plaut. Men. 3, 3, 29:ne a fortunā datam occasionem liberandae Graeciae dimitterent,
Nep. Milt. 3, 3; id. Alc. 8, 5:cujus (rei) se occasio dederit,
Quint. 12, 2, 12: (paratus) depugnare, si occasio tulerit, mori, si casus inciderit, etc., Planc. ap. Cic. Fam. 10, 21, 6:occasionem aperire ad invadendum,
Liv. 4, 53, 9:occasionem sibi ad occupandam Asiam oblatam esse,
Cic. Imp. Pomp. 2, 4:occasione datā,
should an opportunity offer, id. Phil. 7, 6, 18; cf.:occasione oblatā simultates deponere,
Suet. Caes. 73:praebere,
id. Galb. 17:offerre,
id. Aug. 16:per occasionem,
on a favorable opportunity, Liv. 30, 3:rem inmaturam nisi per occasionem aperire noluerat,
id. 1, 5, 5; 1, 53, 7; 2, 11, 2; Sall. C. 51, 6:fratris memoriā per omnem occasionem celebratā,
on every occasion, Suet. Claud. 11; id. Aug. 67:ad occasionem aurae evehi,
the wind being fair, taking advantage of a fair wind, id. ib. 97:levia proelia ex occasione hujus aut illius partis oriebantur,
Liv. 24, 3, 17:ex occasione,
as occasion offered, Suet. Caes. 60:occasione omni,
on every occasion, id. Claud. 42.—With inf.:nunc adest occasio Benefacta cumulare = occasio cumulandi,
Plaut. Capt. 2, 3, 63:nunc est illa occasio inimicum ulcisci,
id. Pers. 4, 7, 15:agere tuam rem occasio est,
id. Poen. 3, 3, 46; 5, 4, 42; id. Curc. 1, 1, 60; cf.:summa eludendi occasio'st mihi nunc senes Et Phaedriae curam adimere,
Ter. Phorm. 5, 6, 45.—With ut and subj.:fuit occasio, si vellet, jam pridem argentum ut daret,
Plaut. Ps. 1, 3, 51:quoniam occasio fuit Mea virtute parta ut quantum velles sumeres,
id. Bacch. 4, 4, 22:rara haec occasio est, ut referri possint divini honores,
Quint. 3, 7, 17.—Personified: Occasio, Opportunity, as a goddess, Phaedr. 5, 8; Aus. Epigr. 12, 3.—II.In partic.1.Opportunity.a. b.A supply, stock (post-Aug.):2.oleae,
Col. 9, 1:lapidum,
Plin. 36, 26, 65, § 191:vetusti olei,
id. 23, 4, 40, § 82.—A pretext, plea, plausible explanation:3.hāc illi opus est occasione, ne illum talium precum pudeat,
Quint. 3, 8, 47:occasiones et ex causis et ex dictis adversariorum oriuntur,
id. 6, 1, 5; 12, 10, 13:quantulacunque adeo est occasio, sufficit irae,
Juv. 13, 183.—Occasion, motive, reason:4.non habeo ullam occasionem, ut apud te falsa fabuler,
Plaut. Ep. 5, 1, 38.—Milit. t. t., a dash, raid, surprise:5.occasionis esse rem, non proelii,
they were undertaking a surprise, not a battle, Caes. B. G. 7, 45, 9:cujus (belli) maxima momenta in occasionibus sunt,
Sen. Ira, 3, 21, 1:occasionibus imminere,
Front. 2, 5, 22. —A cause (late Lat.): cum calcis ictu mortis occasio praebita videatur, Mos. et Rom. Leg. Coll. 1, 10, 1. -
3 dinero negro
m.black money, unlawful money.* * *(n.) = undeclared income, grey money [gray money], black moneyEx. He decided that he would not on principle refuse to earn undeclared income in the underground economy if a reasonably risk-free opportunity presented itself.Ex. Economists estimate that some ten percent of circulating capital in the world is ' gray money' derived from illegal activity (largely drug and weapon sales).Ex. Finally, the Finance Minister should perhaps think of falling back on his old strategy -- of ferreting out the black money using some carrot.* * *(n.) = undeclared income, grey money [gray money], black moneyEx: He decided that he would not on principle refuse to earn undeclared income in the underground economy if a reasonably risk-free opportunity presented itself.
Ex: Economists estimate that some ten percent of circulating capital in the world is ' gray money' derived from illegal activity (largely drug and weapon sales).Ex: Finally, the Finance Minister should perhaps think of falling back on his old strategy -- of ferreting out the black money using some carrot.* * *undeclared money -
4 economía sumergida
f.underground economy, black economy.* * *black economy* * *(n.) = informal economy, underground economyEx. This text is based on a field research developed in a popular neighborhood of Caracas, Venezuela, where informal economy & spiritism converge.Ex. He decided that he would not on principle refuse to earn undeclared income in the underground economy if a reasonably risk-free opportunity presented itself.* * *(n.) = informal economy, underground economyEx: This text is based on a field research developed in a popular neighborhood of Caracas, Venezuela, where informal economy & spiritism converge.
Ex: He decided that he would not on principle refuse to earn undeclared income in the underground economy if a reasonably risk-free opportunity presented itself.* * *black economy -
5 en principio
in principle* * *= at first, conceivably, first of all, in principle, prima facie, on principleEx. The style of recording instructions for references differs from that in Sears', and can at first seem strange, but instructions are clear.Ex. In fact, some 'hierarchies' could conceivably consist of a single term.Ex. First of all we will consider the main schedules or 'main tables', so turn to page 26 of the scheme where you will find an outline of the main divisions of these schedules.Ex. Most such title indexes are computer-produced, although, in principle, they could be generated without the intervention of a computer.Ex. Ordinarily a distributor of a libel would be prima facie liable.Ex. He decided that he would not on principle refuse to earn undeclared income in the underground economy if a reasonably risk-free opportunity presented itself.* * *= at first, conceivably, first of all, in principle, prima facie, on principleEx: The style of recording instructions for references differs from that in Sears', and can at first seem strange, but instructions are clear.
Ex: In fact, some 'hierarchies' could conceivably consist of a single term.Ex: First of all we will consider the main schedules or 'main tables', so turn to page 26 of the scheme where you will find an outline of the main divisions of these schedules.Ex: Most such title indexes are computer-produced, although, in principle, they could be generated without the intervention of a computer.Ex: Ordinarily a distributor of a libel would be prima facie liable.Ex: He decided that he would not on principle refuse to earn undeclared income in the underground economy if a reasonably risk-free opportunity presented itself. -
6 libre de riesgo
(adj.) = riskless, risk-freeEx. Riskless adventure is impossible and pointless.Ex. He decided that he would not on principle refuse to earn undeclared income in the underground economy if a reasonably risk-free opportunity presented itself.* * *(adj.) = riskless, risk-freeEx: Riskless adventure is impossible and pointless.
Ex: He decided that he would not on principle refuse to earn undeclared income in the underground economy if a reasonably risk-free opportunity presented itself. -
7 por principio
Ex. He decided that he would not on principle refuse to earn undeclared income in the underground economy if a reasonably risk-free opportunity presented itself.* * *Ex: He decided that he would not on principle refuse to earn undeclared income in the underground economy if a reasonably risk-free opportunity presented itself.
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8 sposobność
- ci; fprzy każdej/pierwszej sposobności — at every/the earliest opportunity
* * *f.opportunity, chance, occasion ( do czegoś for sth); przy sposobności by the way, incidentally, while we are about it; skorzystać ze sposobności take the chance l. opportunity, seize a chance l. opportunity, avail o.s. of an opportunity; przy najbliższej sposobności at sb's earliest convenience; przy każdej/pierwszej sposobności at every/the earliest occasion l. opportunity; nadarzyła się sposobność an opportunity presented itself l. occurred; czekać na dogodną sposobność bide one's time; dać komuś sposobność zrobienia czegoś give sb a chance l. an opportunity to do sth.The New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > sposobność
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9 выдаваться
I несовер. - выдаваться; совер. - выдаться1) ( выступать)protrude, jut out, stick out2) только несовер. (чем-л.; выделяться)stand out, be distinguished (by), be conspicuous (for), be remarkable (for)он ничем особенным не выдается — he is in no way remarkable, there is nothing special about him
3) разг. ( случаться)happen to be, turn out to be, occur, present itselfII страд. от выдаватькогда выдался случай — when an opportunity presented itself, when an opportunity occurred, when there happened to be an opportunity
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10 выдаваться
1. выдаться1. ( выступать) protrude; jut out2. (тв.; выделяться чем-л.) be conspicuous (for), be remarkable (for), be distinguished (by)он ничем особенным не выдаётся — he is in no way remarkable; there is nothing special about him
3. разг. (случаться, наступать) present itself, occur, happen to beкогда выдавался случай — when an opportunity presented itself, или occurred; when there happened to be an opportunity
2. страд. к выдаватьу меня, у него и т. д. выдалось несколько часов свободного времени — I, he, etc., happened to have a few hours' leisure
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11 выдаваться
I несов. - выдава́ться, сов. - вы́даться1) ( выступать) protrude; jut out2) (тв.; выделяться чем-л) be conspicuous (for), be remarkable (for), be distinguished (by)он ниче́м осо́бенным не выдаётся — he is in no way remarkable; there is nothing special about him
3) разг. (случаться, наступать) present itself, occur, happen to beкогда́ вы́дался слу́чай — when an opportunity presented itself; when there happened to be an opportunity
у меня́ вы́далось не́сколько часо́в свобо́дного вре́мени — I happened to have a few hours to spare
IIвы́дался хоро́ший денёк — it was a fine day
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12 случай не замедлил представиться
Универсальный русско-английский словарь > случай не замедлил представиться
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13 bieten
to offer; to afford; to bid* * *bie|ten ['biːtn] pret bot, [boːt] ptp geboten1. vt[gə'boːtn] auf +acc for); Möglichkeit, Gelegenheit to offer, to give (jdm etw sb sth, sth to sb)jdm die Hand bíéten — to hold out one's hand to sb, to offer sb one's hand; (fig auch) to make a conciliatory gesture to sb
jdm den Arm bíéten — to offer sb one's arm
wer bietet mehr? — will anyone offer me etc more?; (bei Auktion) any more bids?
mehr bietet dir niemand — no-one will give or offer you more, no-one will make you a higher offer
diese Stadt/dieser Mann hat nichts zu bíéten — this town/man has nothing to offer
2) (= geben) to give (jdm etw sb sth); Gewähr, Sicherheit, Anlass etc auch to provide (etw sth, jdm etw sb with sth); Asyl to grant (jdm etw sb sth)das Hochhaus bietet Wohnungen für fünfzig Familien — the tower block (Brit) or apartment building (US) provides accommodation for fifty families
die Mannschaft bot den Zuschauern ein hervorragendes Spiel — the team put on an excellent game for the spectators
See:→ Blöße5)so etwas könnte man mir nicht bíéten — I wouldn't stand for that sort of thing
ist dir so etwas schon einmal geboten worden? — have you ever known the like (inf) or anything like it?
6) (geh = sagen)jdm einen Gruß bíéten — to greet sb
jdm einen guten Morgen bíéten — to bid sb good morning (old, liter)
•See:2. vi (CARDS)to bid; (bei Auktion auch) to make a bid ( auf +acc for)3. vr(Gelegenheit, Lösung, Anblick etc) to present itself (jdm to sb)ein grauenhaftes Schauspiel bot sich unseren Augen — a terrible scene met our eyes
* * *(- past tense, past participle bid - to offer (an amount of money) at an auction: John bid ($1,000) for the painting.) bid* * *bie·ten<bot, geboten>[ˈbi:tn̩]I. vt1. (als Zahlungsangebot machen)er hat 2.000 Euro auf das Gemälde geboten he bid 2,000 euros for the paintingwer bietet mehr? any more bids?mehr/weniger \bieten als jd to outbid/underbid sb2. (anbieten)▪ [jdm] etw \bieten to offer [sb] sth, to offer sth [to sb]die Leute wollen, dass ihnen Nervenkitzel, Spannung und Sensationen geboten werden people want [to be offered] thrills, spills and excitementjdm etwas/nichts zu \bieten haben to have something/nothing to offer [to] sb3. (gewähren)▪ [jdm] etw \bieten to give [sb] stheine Gelegenheit/Möglichkeit \bieten to offer [or give] an opportunity/a possibilityGewähr \bieten to provide guaranteeSicherheit/Schutz \bieten to provide security/safety4. (aufweisen)▪ etw \bieten to have sthdas Haus bietet Wohnraum für zwei Familien the building has [or provides] living space for two familiesdiese Häuser \bieten eine Menge Luxus für betuchte Kunden these houses offer well-to-do buyers a lot of luxuryProbleme/Schwierigkeiten \bieten to present problems/difficulties5. (zeigen, darbieten)▪ etw \bieten to present stheinen erfreulichen/furchtbaren Anblick \bieten to be a welcoming/terrible sighteinen Film/ein Theaterstück \bieten to show [or put on] a film/theatre [or AM -er] productioneine hervorragende/überzeugende Leistung \bieten to give [or put on] a superb/convincing performance▪ jdm etw \bieten to present sb [with] sthdie Dokumentation bot uns eine ausgewogene Darstellung des Themas the documentary presented us with a balanced view of the issue▪ jdm etw \bieten to serve sth up to sbwas einem heutzutage an Kitsch geboten wird! the rubbish that's served up [or that we're expected to put up with] today! famso etwas ließe ich mir nicht \bieten! I wouldn't stand for [or put up with] it!II. vi2. (bei Auktionen) to [make a] bidIII. vr▪ sich \bieten to present itselfplötzlich bot sich eine Gelegenheit an opportunity suddenly presented itself, sb is presented with sthmir bot sich eine einmalige Chance I was presented with a unique opportunity▪ sich jdm \bieten to present itself to sbsich jds Augen \bieten to meet sb's eyesein herrliches Schauspiel bot sich unseren Augen a spectacular sight met our eyes▪ etw bietet sich jdm sb is presented with sthden Feuerwehrleuten bot sich ein Bild des Schreckens the firemen were confronted with a horrendous sight* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) offer; put on <programme etc.>; provide <shelter, guarantee, etc.>; (bei Auktionen, Kartenspielen) bid (für, auf + Akk. for)jemandem Geld/eine Chance bieten — offer somebody money/a chance
jemandem den Arm bieten — (geh.) offer somebody one's arm
das bietet keine Schwierigkeiten — that presents no difficulties
das Stadion bietet 40 000 Personen Platz — the stadium has room for or can hold 40,000 people
2)ein schreckliches/gespenstisches usw. Bild bieten — present a terrible/eerie etc. picture; be a terrible/eerie etc. sight
einen prächtigen Anblick bieten — look splendid; be a splendid sight
3) (zumuten)2.das lasse ich mir nicht bieten — I won't put up with or stand for that
3.hier bietet sich dir eine Chance — this is an opportunity for you; this offers you an opportunity
unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb bid (auf + Akk. for)* * *bieten; bietet, bot, hat gebotenA. v/t1. (anbieten) offer (jemandem etwas sb sth); (Anblick, Schwierigkeiten, Möglichkeit) present;was hast du mir zu bieten? what can you offer me?jemandem Hilfe/Trost bieten help/comfort sb;einem Flüchtling Asyl bieten grant asylum to a refugee3. (gewähren) afford;das neue Büro bietet uns mehr Platz the new office is more spacious;dieser Wagen bietet mehr Komfort this car is more comfortable4. (Programm) show;im Kino etcwas hast du uns heute zu bieten? auch iron what have you got to offer us today?, what have you got lined up for us today?;dieser Ort hat viele Ausflugsmöglichkeiten zu bieten this spot is perfect for a wide variety of day trips5. (darbieten) present;der Garten bot einen traurigen Anblick the garden looked a sorry sight;die Unfallstelle bot ein Bild des Grauens the scene of the accident was a horrific sight6.sich (dat)etwas bieten lassen (Frechheit) stand for sth;das lässt er sich nicht bieten he won’t stand for that;von dir, ihr etc)das solltest du dir nicht bieten lassen I wouldn’t stand for it if I were you;du hast dir genug von ihr bieten lassen you’ve put up with enough from her already;und das lässt du dir einfach bieten? and you just sit back and take it?B. v/t & v/i1. auf Auktion: bid;mehr/weniger bieten als outbid/underbid;wer bietet mehr? any more bids?;bis zu 50 000 Euro bieten go as high as 50,000 euros2. Karten: bidC. v/r Gelegenheit: come up, present itself;so eine Gelegenheit bietet sich dir nie wieder! it’s the chance of a lifetime;es bot sich ihr ein traumhafter Anblick a wonderful scene unfolded before her eyes;eine grauenvolle Szene bot sich i-n Augen she was met with ( oder confronted by) a scene of horror* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) offer; put on <programme etc.>; provide <shelter, guarantee, etc.>; (bei Auktionen, Kartenspielen) bid (für, auf + Akk. for)jemandem Geld/eine Chance bieten — offer somebody money/a chance
jemandem den Arm bieten — (geh.) offer somebody one's arm
das Stadion bietet 40 000 Personen Platz — the stadium has room for or can hold 40,000 people
2)ein schreckliches/gespenstisches usw. Bild bieten — present a terrible/eerie etc. picture; be a terrible/eerie etc. sight
einen prächtigen Anblick bieten — look splendid; be a splendid sight
3) (zumuten)2.das lasse ich mir nicht bieten — I won't put up with or stand for that
3.hier bietet sich dir eine Chance — this is an opportunity for you; this offers you an opportunity
unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb bid (auf + Akk. for)* * *-reien n.bid n. -
14 ofrecerse
1 (prestarse) to offer, volunteer2 (disponer) to want■ ¿qué se le ofrece? what can I do for you?* * ** * *VPR1) [persona]la vecina se ha ofrecido para cualquier cosa que necesitemos — the woman next door offered to help us in any way she could
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ofrecerse a o para hacer algo — to offer to do sth"profesor de inglés se ofrece para dar clases particulares" — "English teacher offers private tuition"
2)ofrecérsele a algn — [oportunidad] to offer itself (to sb), present itself (to sb); [obstáculo, dificultad] to present itself (to sb)
se le ofreció una maravillosa oportunidad — a wonderful opportunity offered o presented itself (to him)
se le ofrece ahora la oportunidad de demostrar su valía — he has now been given o he now has the opportunity to prove himself
los obstáculos que se le ofrecieron — the obstacles that she was now faced with, the obstacles that had presented themselves
un hermoso espectáculo se ofrecía ante sus ojos — liter a beautiful sight presented itself to her eyes liter
3) frm (=desear)buenos días, ¿qué se le ofrece? — good morning, what can I do for you? o what would you like?
¿se le ofrece algo? — is there anything I can do for you?
4) (=ocurrir) to occurse me ofrece una duda — I have a doubt, a problem has occurred to me
¿qué se ofrece? — what's going on?, what's happening?
* * *(v.) = be forthcoming, step forward, step up toEx. Until additional funds are forthcoming, it is most helpful to 'push' such a plan.Ex. If no one else steps forward, I will try to find it and send you the formula.Ex. As universities work steadily to get full-time faculty onboard with distance learning, virtual adjuncts have eagerly stepped up to fill the void, thereby enabling institutions to respond promptly to market demand.* * *(v.) = be forthcoming, step forward, step up toEx: Until additional funds are forthcoming, it is most helpful to 'push' such a plan.
Ex: If no one else steps forward, I will try to find it and send you the formula.Ex: As universities work steadily to get full-time faculty onboard with distance learning, virtual adjuncts have eagerly stepped up to fill the void, thereby enabling institutions to respond promptly to market demand.* * *
■ofrecerse verbo reflexivo
1 (a hacer algo) to offer, volunteer [para, to]
2 (mostrarse una situación o perspectiva) to present itself
3 frml ¿qué se le ofrece?, what can I do for you?
' ofrecerse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
prestarse
- ofrecer
- prestar
English:
come forward
- step forward
- volunteer
- come
- offer
- step
* * *vpr1. [presentarse] to offer, to volunteer;varios se ofrecieron voluntarios several people volunteered;me ofrecí de guía para enseñarles la ciudad I volunteered o offered to act as a guide and show them round the city;se ofrece diseñadora con mucha experiencia [en letrero, anuncio] highly experienced designer seeks employment2. [aparecer]se nos ofrece una oportunidad de oro para hacer dinero this is a golden opportunity for us to make some money;un hermoso paisaje se ofrecía ante sus ojos a beautiful landscape greeted her eyesestamos aquí para lo que se le ofrezca we are here to be of service to you* * *v/r1 volunteer, offer one’s services (de as)2 ( presentarse) appear3 fml:¿qué se le ofrece? what can I do for you?* * *vr1) : to offer oneself, to volunteer2) : to open up, to present itself* * *ofrecerse vb to offer"se ofrece canguro" "babysitter available" -
15 Gelegenheit
f1. opportunity, chance; (Anlass) occasion; bei Gelegenheit (irgendwann) some time; (wenn möglich) when I etc. get a chance; bei dieser Gelegenheit lernte ich ihn kennen that’s when I got to know him; bei dieser Gelegenheit möchte ich... I’d like to take this opportunity to (+ Inf.) ( oder of [+ Ger.]); bei dieser Gelegenheit möchte ich bemerken... I’d like to take this opportunity to say ( oder of saying)...; bei der ersten Gelegenheit as soon as I etc. can, the first chance I etc. get umg., at the earliest opportunity geh.; bei solchen Gelegenheiten at such times; bei jeder sich bietenden / passenden und unpassenden Gelegenheit at any and every opportunity, at the drop of a hat; Gelegenheit haben zu (+ Inf.) have the opportunity ( oder chance) to (+ Inf.) die Gelegenheit ergreifen oder wahrnehmen, nutzen zu (+ Inf.) take the opportunity to (+ Inf.) ( oder of [+ Ger.]); die Gelegenheit ungenutzt verstreichen lassen pass up the opportunity; sie hat die Gelegenheit beim Schopf gepackt she seized the opportunity; jemandem Gelegenheit geben zu (+ Inf.) give s.o. the opportunity to (+ Inf.) ( oder of + Ger.), give s.o. a ( oder the) chance to (+ Inf.) es bot sich eine Gelegenheit an opportunity came up ( oder presented itself); ein Kleid für besondere Gelegenheiten a dress for special occasions; Gelegenheit macht Diebe Sprichw. opportunity makes the thief; Gelegenheit zum 3:0 SPORT chance to make it 3-0 (= three nil, Am. three to nothing)2. WIRTS. (günstiges Angebot) bargain* * *die Gelegenheit(Anlass) occasion;(Möglichkeit) chance; way; opportunity* * *Ge|le|gen|heit [gə'leːgnhait]f -, -enbei Gelégenheit — some time (or other)
bei passender Gelégenheit — when the opportunity arises
bei passender Gelégenheit werde ich... — when I get the opportunity or chance I'll...
bei der ersten ( besten) Gelégenheit — at the first opportunity
jdm (die) Gelégenheit geben or bieten — to give sb an or the opportunity or a or the chance (etw zu tun to do sth)
Gelégenheit macht Diebe (Prov) — opportunity makes a thief
2) (= Anlass) occasionbei dieser Gelégenheit — on this occasion
ein Kleid für alle Gelégenheiten — a dress suitable for all occasions
See:→ Schopf* * *die1) (a particular time: I've heard him speak on several occasions.) occasion2) (an opportunity for work: There are good openings in the automobile industry.) opening3) (a chance to do or a time for doing (something): an opportunity to go to Rome; You've had several opportunities to ask him.) opportunity4) (a need or possibility (for something): There is room for improvement in his work.) room* * *Ge·le·gen·heit<-, -en>[gəˈle:gn̩hait]f1. (günstiger Moment) opportunitybei der nächsten [o ersten [besten]] \Gelegenheit at the first opportunitybei nächster \Gelegenheit at the next opportunitybei passender \Gelegenheit at an opportune moment, when the opportunity arisesjdm die \Gelegenheit bieten [o geben], etw zu tun to give sb the opportunity of doing [or to do] sthdie \Gelegenheit haben, etw zu tun to have the opportunity of doing [or to do] sthbei \Gelegenheit some time2. (Anlass) occasionbei dieser \Gelegenheit on this occasion3. (günstiges Angebot) bargain4.▶ die \Gelegenheit beim Schopf[e] fassen [o (fam) packen] [o (geh) ergreifen] to seize [or grab] the opportunity with both hands* * *die; Gelegenheit, Gelegenheiten1) opportunitydie Gelegenheit nutzen — make the most of the opportunity
die Gelegenheit beim Schopf[e] fassen od. ergreifen — grab or seize the opportunity with both hands
2) (Anlass) occasion* * *1. opportunity, chance; (Anlass) occasion;bei dieser Gelegenheit lernte ich ihn kennen that’s when I got to know him;bei dieser Gelegenheit möchte ich bemerken … I’d like to take this opportunity to say ( oder of saying) …;bei der ersten Gelegenheit as soon as I etc can, the first chance I etc get umg, at the earliest opportunity geh;bei solchen Gelegenheiten at such times;bei jeder sich bietenden/passenden und unpassenden Gelegenheit at any and every opportunity, at the drop of a hat;die Gelegenheit ungenutzt verstreichen lassen pass up the opportunity;sie hat die Gelegenheit beim Schopf gepackt she seized the opportunity;jemandem Gelegenheit geben zu (+inf) give sb the opportunity to (+inf) ( oder of +ger), give sb a ( oder the) chance to (+inf)es bot sich eine Gelegenheit an opportunity came up ( oder presented itself);ein Kleid für besondere Gelegenheiten a dress for special occasions;Gelegenheit macht Diebe sprichw opportunity makes the thief;* * *die; Gelegenheit, Gelegenheiten1) opportunitydie Gelegenheit beim Schopf[e] fassen od. ergreifen — grab or seize the opportunity with both hands
2) (Anlass) occasion* * *f.chance n.facility n.instance n.occasion n.opportunity n. -
16 offrir
offrir [ɔfʀiʀ]➭ TABLE 181. transitive verb• c'est pour offrir ? is it for a present?• c'est moi qui offre ! [+ tournée] it's my round! ; [+ repas] this is on me!b. ( = proposer) to offer• combien m'en offrez-vous ? how much are you offering for it?c. ( = présenter) [+ spectacle, image, résistance] to offerd. ( = apporter) [+ avantage, inconvénient] to have2. reflexive verb► s'offrira. ( = se présenter)b. ( = se payer) to treat o.s. to• s'offrir un vison to buy o.s. a mink━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━* * *ɔfʀiʀ
1.
1) ( en cadeau)offrir quelque chose à quelqu'un — to give something to somebody, to give somebody something
c'est pour offrir? — ( cadeau) do you want it gift-wrapped?; ( fleurs) would you like them specially wrapped?
2) ( acheter) to buy ( à quelqu'un for somebody)3) ( mettre à la disposition) to offer [rôle, crédit]4) ( à titre d'échange) to offer [récompense]5) ( présenter) to offer, to give [choix]; to offer [démission]; to present [difficultés]n'offrir aucune résistance — to put up ou offer no resistance
6) ( exposer)
2.
s'offrir verbe pronominal1) ( se payer)s'offrir — to buy oneself [chapeau, fleurs]
ils ne peuvent pas s'offrir le théâtre — they can't afford to go to the theatre [BrE]
2) ( s'accorder)3) ( se présenter) [solution] to present itself (à to)* * *ɔfʀiʀ vt1) (= proposer) to offeroffrir qch à qn — to offer sth to sb, to offer sb sth
On lui a offert un poste de secrétaire. — They offered her a secretarial post.
Elle lui a offert à boire. — She offered him a drink.
2) (= faire cadeau) to giveoffrir qch à qn — to give sth to sb, to give sb sth
Il lui a offert des roses. — He gave her roses.
* * *offrir verb table: offrirA vtr1 ( en cadeau) offrir qch à qn to give sth to sb, to give sb sth; le plaisir d'offrir the pleasure of giving; c'est pour offrir? ( cadeau) do you want it gift-wrapped?; ( fleurs) would you like them specially wrapped?; objets à offrir gifts;2 ( acheter) to buy (à qn for sb); tu aimes ce chapeau? je te l'offre! do you like this hat? I'll buy it for you!; je t'offre un verre? can I buy you a drink?; il m'a offert le restaurant he took me out for a meal; c'est moi qui offre I'm paying, it's my treat; j'offre la tournée it's my round;3 ( mettre à la disposition) to offer [rôle, crédit]; offrir qch à qn to offer sb sth; offrir à manger/à boire à qn to offer sb something to eat/a drink; offrir son bras/ses services à qn to offer sb one's arm/one's services; il a offert de nous aider he offered to help us; elle m'a offert de repeindre les volets she offered to repaint the shutters for me; ‘tu veux boire?’-‘qu'est-ce que tu m'offres?’ ‘would you like a drink?’-‘what have you got?’;4 ( à titre d'échange) to offer [récompense, somme d'argent]; tu m'en offres combien? how much are you offering?; je t'en offre 200 euros I'll give you 200 euros for it;5 ( présenter) to offer, to give [choix]; to offer, to tender sout [démission]; to present [difficultés]; n'avoir rien à offrir to have nothing to offer; n'offrir aucune résistance to put up ou offer no resistance; cela offre un avantage there is one advantage; ceci t'offrira l'occasion de faire this will give you the opportunity to do; offrir le spectacle de la désolation to be a sorry sight;6 ( exposer) offrir sa poitrine aux baïonnettes to bare one's chest to the bayonets; offrir son visage au vent to turn one's face up to feel the wind.B s'offrir vpr1 ( se payer) s'offrir to buy oneself [chapeau, fleurs]; ils ne peuvent pas s'offrir une secrétaire/le théâtre they can't afford a secretary/to go to the theatreGB; je me suis offert le restaurant I treated myself to a meal out;2 ( s'accorder) s'offrir un jour de vacances to give oneself a day off;4 ( se présenter) [solution] to present itself (à to); c'est une grande chance qui s'offre à toi it's a wonderful opportunity for you; le paysage qui s'offrait à nous était féerique the landscape before us was magical; s'offrir en spectacle to make an exhibition of oneself.[ɔfrir] verbe transitif1. [faire cadeau de] to giveon lui offrit une médaille they presented him ou he was presented with a medalje vous offre un café/un verre? can I buy you coffee/a drink?pourriez-vous me faire un paquet-cadeau, c'est pour offrir could you gift-wrap it for me, please, it's a presentoffrir son assistance ou son aide à quelqu'un to offer to help somebody3. [proposer]offrir son bras à quelqu'un to offer ou to lend somebody one's armje lui ai montré mon autoradio, il m'en offre 20 euros I showed him my car radio, he's offering me 20 euros for itcette solution offre l'avantage d'être équitable this solution has ou presents the advantage of being fair————————s'offrir verbe pronominal (emploi réfléchi)1. [sexuellement] to offer ou to give oneself2. [proposer ses services] to offer one's services————————s'offrir verbe pronominal (emploi réciproque)to give ou to buy each other————————s'offrir verbe pronominal intransitif[se présenter - occasion]————————s'offrir verbe pronominal transitif[se faire cadeau de] to treat oneself to -
17 ofrecer
v.1 to offer.ofrecerle algo a alguien to offer somebody something¿puedo ofrecerle algo de beber? may I offer you something to drink?¿cuánto te ofrecen por la casa? how much are they offering you for the house?me ofrece la oportunidad o la ocasión de conocer la ciudad it gives me the chance to get to know the cityMaría le ofrece comida a Ricardo Mary offers Richard food.Ella ofrece sus servicios She offers her services.2 to bid.¿qué ofrecen por esta mesa? what am I bid for this table?3 to present (tener, presentar) (imagen, dificultades).la cocina ofrece un aspecto lamentable the kitchen is a sorry sight4 to offer up (oraciones, sacrificio).5 to make an offer.Ellos ofrecen They make an offer.6 to offer to, to promise to, to volunteer to.María le ofrece comida a Ricardo Mary offers Richard food.Ella ofrece sus servicios She offers her services.Ellos ofrecen limpiar They offer to clean.Le ofrecí a María ir a verla I offered Mary to go see her.Ellos ofrecieron a Ricardo They offered Richard.* * *2 (presentar) to present1 (prestarse) to offer, volunteer2 (disponer) to want■ ¿qué se le ofrece? what can I do for you?* * *verb1) to offer2) present•* * *1. VT1) (=presentar voluntariamente)a) [+ servicios, ayuda, trabajo, dinero] to offer¿cuánto te ofrecieron por el coche? — how much did they offer you for the car?
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ofrecer hacer algo — to offer to do sthme ofrecieron participar en la coproducción — they asked me if I would like to take part in the co-production
b) [+ espectáculo, programa] [en TV] to showla Filarmónica ofrecerá un concierto el día de Navidad — the Philharmonic are giving a concert on Christmas Day
c) frm [+ respetos] to pay frm2) (=tener)a) [+ ventaja] to offer; [+ oportunidad, garantías] to offer, give; [+ solución] to offer, providela sanidad pública ofrece más posibilidades de investigación — public health care offers o provides more scope for research
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no ofrecer duda, la gravedad del caso no ofrece duda — there is no doubt about the seriousness of the caseb) [+ dificultad] to presentel ladrón no ofreció resistencia — the burglar did not put up a struggle, the burglar offered no resistance frm
c) [+ imagen] to presentel partido necesita ofrecer una imagen de estabilidad — the party needs to present an image of stability
la zona ofrece un deprimente espectáculo a sus visitantes — the area is a depressing sight for visitors
3) (=celebrar) [+ acto, fiesta, cena] to hold, giveun portavoz del Ministerio ofreció una rueda de prensa — a Ministry spokesman gave o held a press conference
4) [+ sacrificio, víctima] to offer up5) (Rel) to make a vow2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <ayuda/cigarrillo/empleo> to offerte llamo para ofrecerte al niño — (Col, Ven) I'm ringing to let you know that the baby has been born
ofrecer + INF — to offer to + inf
b) < dinero> to offer; ( en una subasta) to bidd) <sacrificio/víctima> to offer (up)2)a) < oportunidad> to give, providele ofrece la posibilidad de entablar nuevas amistades — it provides her with the chance to make new friends; < dificultad> to present
b) <aspecto/vista>c) < resistencia> persona to put up, offer2.ofrecerse v pron1) persona to offer, volunteerofrecerse A or PARA + INF — to offer o volunteer to + inf
2) < presentarse>3) (frml) (querer, necesitar) (gen neg o interrog)¿se le ofrece alguna otra cosa? — can I offer o get you anything else?
¿qué se le ofrece, señora? — what would you like, madam? (frml)
* * *= deliver, feature, give, offer, open up, pitch, provide, provide with, supply, proffer, furnish (with), come forward with, tender, serve up.Ex. The result could be termed a full-provision data base -- a data base including both text and reference, and delivering much more than the 2 added together.Ex. Other catalogues and bibliographies only feature added entries under title where it is deemed that the author main entry heading is not likely to be obvious to the users.Ex. An abstract of a bibliography can be expected to note whether author affiliations are given = Es de esperar que el resumen de una bibliografía indique si se incluyen los lugares de trabajo de los autores.Ex. Thus some current awareness services can be purchased from external vendors, whilst others may be offered by a library or information unit to its particular group of users.Ex. Here is a key paper by a non librarian which opens up a new and constructive approach to library purpose.Ex. Thus pitching instructions at the right level can be difficult.Ex. To start with, most catalogues, indexes, data bases and bibliographies provide access to information or documents.Ex. Many libraries provide users with photocopies of contents pages of selected journals.Ex. Here an attempt is made to choose one form and supply references from the other forms.Ex. 'No question,' she said meditatively, 'we have to do something'; 'like more coffee?' proffered the waitress, the coffee pot hovered above Jergens' cup.Ex. One of the definitions of 'organise' is to furnish with organs, make organic, make into living being or tissue.Ex. Neither pundit from the past, nor sage from the schools, neither authorised body nor inspired individual has come forward with a definition acceptable to all practising librarians as theirs and theirs alone, sharply defining them as a group.Ex. This address was tendered at the State Library of Victoria, Nov 88, to mark the retirement of Professor Jean Whyte.Ex. A watering hole in Spain is serving up free beer and tapas to recession-weary customers who insult its bartenders as a way to let off steam.----* ofrecer acceso = provide + access.* ofrecer apoyo = support, provide + support, rally (a)round, rally behind.* ofrecer asesoramiento = offer + advice, offer + guidance, dispense + advice.* ofrecer ayuda = offer + guidance, offer + assistance, provide + support.* ofrecer cobijo = provide + a home.* ofrecer conclusiones = provide + conclusions.* ofrecer conjuntamente = bundle.* ofrecer conocimiento = package + knowledge.* ofrecer consejos prácticos = offer + hints and advice.* ofrecer descuento = offer + discount.* ofrecer directrices = provide + guidance.* ofrecer en cantidad = offer + in quantity.* ofrecer en un lote = bundle.* ofrecer esperanzas = hold + promise.* ofrecer estímulo = provide + stimulus.* ofrecer incentivo = provide + incentive, offer + inducement.* ofrecer información = provide + information, provide + details, supply + information, offer + information, package + information, furnish + information.* ofrecer la garantía de = provide + the stamp of.* ofrecer la mano = put forth + Posesivo + hand.* ofrecer la oportunidad = allow + the opportunity to, allow + the opportunity to.* ofrecer la oportunidad de = offer + a chance to.* ofrecer la otra mejilla = turn + the other cheek.* ofrecer la posibilidad = afford + possibility, provide + facility.* ofrecer la posibilidad de = have + the potential (to/for), offer + the facility.* ofrecer la posibilidad de que = usher in + the day when.* ofrecer lo máximo = shoot (for) + the moon.* ofrecer poco = low-ball.* ofrecer por primera vez = debut.* ofrecer posibilidades = have + potential, offer + options, offer + possibilities, hold + potential, present + possibilities, open (up) + avenues.* ofrecer razones = provide + reasons.* ofrecer refugio = provide + a home.* ofrecer resistencia = put up + resistance.* ofrecer santuario = offer + sanctuary.* ofrecerse = be forthcoming, step forward, step up to.* ofrecerse como voluntario = volunteer.* ofrecer servicio = service.* ofrecer sugerencias = give + suggestions.* ofrecer una explicación = present + explanation.* ofrecer una fiesta = host + party.* ofrecer una forma de = provide + a way of/to.* ofrecer una imagen = present + picture.* ofrecer una introducción a = provide + a background to.* ofrecer una norma = offer + prescription.* ofrecer una opinión = offer + opinion.* ofrecer una oportunidad = offer + opportunity, provide + opportunity, present + an opportunity.* ofrecer una perspectiva = offer + perspective.* ofrecer una posibilidad = afford + opportunity.* ofrecer una prestación = offer + facility.* ofrecer una rama de olivo para hacer las paces = offer + an olive branch.* ofrecer una recepción = host + reception.* ofrecer una respuesta = provide + answer.* ofrecer una solución = provide + solution, offer + solution.* ofrecer una sonrisa = give + a grin.* ofrecer una visión = provide + a picture.* ofrecer una visión de = offer + an account of.* ofrecer una visión de conjunto = provide + a picture, provide + overview.* ofrecer una visión muy releveladora de = provide + insight into, give + an insight into, give + an inside look at.* ofrecer una vista = afford + a view.* ofrecer un curso = offer + course.* ofrecer un ejemplo = afford + example.* ofrecer un sacrificio = make + a sacrifice.* ofrecer un servicio = operate + service, provide + service, do + service.* ofrecer ventaja = be of benefit.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <ayuda/cigarrillo/empleo> to offerte llamo para ofrecerte al niño — (Col, Ven) I'm ringing to let you know that the baby has been born
ofrecer + INF — to offer to + inf
b) < dinero> to offer; ( en una subasta) to bidd) <sacrificio/víctima> to offer (up)2)a) < oportunidad> to give, providele ofrece la posibilidad de entablar nuevas amistades — it provides her with the chance to make new friends; < dificultad> to present
b) <aspecto/vista>c) < resistencia> persona to put up, offer2.ofrecerse v pron1) persona to offer, volunteerofrecerse A or PARA + INF — to offer o volunteer to + inf
2) < presentarse>3) (frml) (querer, necesitar) (gen neg o interrog)¿se le ofrece alguna otra cosa? — can I offer o get you anything else?
¿qué se le ofrece, señora? — what would you like, madam? (frml)
* * *= deliver, feature, give, offer, open up, pitch, provide, provide with, supply, proffer, furnish (with), come forward with, tender, serve up.Ex: The result could be termed a full-provision data base -- a data base including both text and reference, and delivering much more than the 2 added together.
Ex: Other catalogues and bibliographies only feature added entries under title where it is deemed that the author main entry heading is not likely to be obvious to the users.Ex: An abstract of a bibliography can be expected to note whether author affiliations are given = Es de esperar que el resumen de una bibliografía indique si se incluyen los lugares de trabajo de los autores.Ex: Thus some current awareness services can be purchased from external vendors, whilst others may be offered by a library or information unit to its particular group of users.Ex: Here is a key paper by a non librarian which opens up a new and constructive approach to library purpose.Ex: Thus pitching instructions at the right level can be difficult.Ex: To start with, most catalogues, indexes, data bases and bibliographies provide access to information or documents.Ex: Many libraries provide users with photocopies of contents pages of selected journals.Ex: Here an attempt is made to choose one form and supply references from the other forms.Ex: 'No question,' she said meditatively, 'we have to do something'; 'like more coffee?' proffered the waitress, the coffee pot hovered above Jergens' cup.Ex: One of the definitions of 'organise' is to furnish with organs, make organic, make into living being or tissue.Ex: Neither pundit from the past, nor sage from the schools, neither authorised body nor inspired individual has come forward with a definition acceptable to all practising librarians as theirs and theirs alone, sharply defining them as a group.Ex: This address was tendered at the State Library of Victoria, Nov 88, to mark the retirement of Professor Jean Whyte.Ex: A watering hole in Spain is serving up free beer and tapas to recession-weary customers who insult its bartenders as a way to let off steam.* ofrecer acceso = provide + access.* ofrecer apoyo = support, provide + support, rally (a)round, rally behind.* ofrecer asesoramiento = offer + advice, offer + guidance, dispense + advice.* ofrecer ayuda = offer + guidance, offer + assistance, provide + support.* ofrecer cobijo = provide + a home.* ofrecer conclusiones = provide + conclusions.* ofrecer conjuntamente = bundle.* ofrecer conocimiento = package + knowledge.* ofrecer consejos prácticos = offer + hints and advice.* ofrecer descuento = offer + discount.* ofrecer directrices = provide + guidance.* ofrecer en cantidad = offer + in quantity.* ofrecer en un lote = bundle.* ofrecer esperanzas = hold + promise.* ofrecer estímulo = provide + stimulus.* ofrecer incentivo = provide + incentive, offer + inducement.* ofrecer información = provide + information, provide + details, supply + information, offer + information, package + information, furnish + information.* ofrecer la garantía de = provide + the stamp of.* ofrecer la mano = put forth + Posesivo + hand.* ofrecer la oportunidad = allow + the opportunity to, allow + the opportunity to.* ofrecer la oportunidad de = offer + a chance to.* ofrecer la otra mejilla = turn + the other cheek.* ofrecer la posibilidad = afford + possibility, provide + facility.* ofrecer la posibilidad de = have + the potential (to/for), offer + the facility.* ofrecer la posibilidad de que = usher in + the day when.* ofrecer lo máximo = shoot (for) + the moon.* ofrecer poco = low-ball.* ofrecer por primera vez = debut.* ofrecer posibilidades = have + potential, offer + options, offer + possibilities, hold + potential, present + possibilities, open (up) + avenues.* ofrecer razones = provide + reasons.* ofrecer refugio = provide + a home.* ofrecer resistencia = put up + resistance.* ofrecer santuario = offer + sanctuary.* ofrecerse = be forthcoming, step forward, step up to.* ofrecerse como voluntario = volunteer.* ofrecer servicio = service.* ofrecer sugerencias = give + suggestions.* ofrecer una explicación = present + explanation.* ofrecer una fiesta = host + party.* ofrecer una forma de = provide + a way of/to.* ofrecer una imagen = present + picture.* ofrecer una introducción a = provide + a background to.* ofrecer una norma = offer + prescription.* ofrecer una opinión = offer + opinion.* ofrecer una oportunidad = offer + opportunity, provide + opportunity, present + an opportunity.* ofrecer una perspectiva = offer + perspective.* ofrecer una posibilidad = afford + opportunity.* ofrecer una prestación = offer + facility.* ofrecer una rama de olivo para hacer las paces = offer + an olive branch.* ofrecer una recepción = host + reception.* ofrecer una respuesta = provide + answer.* ofrecer una solución = provide + solution, offer + solution.* ofrecer una sonrisa = give + a grin.* ofrecer una visión = provide + a picture.* ofrecer una visión de = offer + an account of.* ofrecer una visión de conjunto = provide + a picture, provide + overview.* ofrecer una visión muy releveladora de = provide + insight into, give + an insight into, give + an inside look at.* ofrecer una vista = afford + a view.* ofrecer un curso = offer + course.* ofrecer un ejemplo = afford + example.* ofrecer un sacrificio = make + a sacrifice.* ofrecer un servicio = operate + service, provide + service, do + service.* ofrecer ventaja = be of benefit.* * *ofrecer [E3 ]vtA1 ‹ayuda/cigarrillo/empleo› to offerle ofreció su brazo he offered her his armno nos ofreció ni una taza de café he didn't even offer us a cup of coffeetodavía no nos ha ofrecido la casa he still hasn't invited us to see his new housete llamo para ofrecerte al niño ( Col); I'm ringing to let you know that the baby's been bornofrecer + INF to offer TO + INFofreció prestarnos su coche she offered to lend us her car2 ‹dinero› (por un artículo) to offerofreció mil dólares por el jarrón he bid a thousand dollars for the vase¿cuánto me ofrece por este cuadro? how much will you give o offer me for this picture?3 ‹fiesta› to give, hold, throw ( colloq)ofrecieron una comida en su honor they gave a meal in her honorofrecieron una recepción en el Hotel Suecia they laid on o held a reception in the Hotel Suecia4 ‹sacrificio/víctima› to offer, offer upB1 ‹oportunidad› to give, provide; ‹dificultad› to presentle ofrece la posibilidad de entablar nuevas amistades it provides her with o it gives her o ( frml) it affords her the chance to make new friendsel plan ofrece varias dificultades the plan presents o poses a number of problems2 ‹aspecto/vista›su habitación ofrecía un aspecto lúgubre her room was gloomy o had an air of gloominess about itel balcón ofrecía una vista maravillosa there was a marvelous view from the balconyel año ofrece buenas perspectivas things look good for the coming year, the coming year looks promisingofrecían un espectáculo desgarrador they were a heartrending sight3 ‹resistencia› «persona» to put up, offerla puerta se abrió sin ofrecer resistencia the door opened easilyse entregó sin ofrecer ninguna resistencia he surrendered without putting up o offering any resistanceA«persona»: se ofrece niñera con experiencia experienced nanny seeks employmentofrecerse A or PARA + INF to offer o volunteer to + INFse ofreció a venir a buscarnos she offered o volunteered to come and pick us upB(presentarse): un espectáculo único se ofrecía ante nuestros ojos a unique spectacle presented itself before o greeted our eyeslas cumbres nevadas se nos ofrecían en todo su esplendor the snowy peaks appeared o stood before us in all their splendor¿se le ofrece alguna otra cosa? can I offer o get you anything else?, would you care for anything else?si no se le ofrece nada más, me retiro a dormir if there's nothing else I can do for you, I'll say goodnight¿qué se le ofrece a la señora? what would you like o what can I get you to drink, madam? ( frml)* * *
ofrecer ( conjugate ofrecer) verbo transitivo
1
( en una subasta) to bid
‹ recepción› to lay on
2
‹ dificultad› to present
ofrecerse verbo pronominal
1 [ persona] to offer, volunteer;
ofrecerse A or PARA hacer algo to offer o volunteer to do sth
2 (frml) (querer, necesitar) ( gen neg o interrog):◊ ¿qué se le ofrece, señora? what would you like, madam? (frml);
si no se le ofrece nada más if there's nothing else I can do for you
ofrecer verbo transitivo
1 (agua, ayuda, dinero, etc) to offer
2 (posibilidad, solución, consejo) to give
3 (un homenaje, banquete, etc) to hold
4 (aspecto) to present
5 Rel to offer (up)
' ofrecer' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
brindar
- dar
- tender
- amparar
- convidar
- dedicar
- excusar
- querer
- tributar
English:
offer
- outbid
- part exchange
- present
- put up
- shall
- tender
- volunteer
- bid
- cater
- dispense
- feature
- give
- hand
- hold
- lay
- proffer
- put
- quote
* * *♦ vt1. [proporcionar, dar] to offer;ofrecerle algo a alguien to offer sb sth;me han ofrecido el puesto de director they've offered me the job of manager;¿puedo ofrecerle algo de beber? may I offer you something to drink?;ofrecen una recompensa por él they are offering a reward for his capture;le ofrecieron una cena homenaje they held a dinner in his honour;¿cuánto te ofrecen por la casa? how much are they offering you for the house?;me ofrece la oportunidad o [m5] la ocasión de conocer la ciudad it gives me the chance to get to know the city2. [en subastas] to bid;¿qué ofrecen por esta mesa? what am I bid for this table?3. [tener, presentar] to present;la cocina ofrece un aspecto lamentable the kitchen is a sorry sight;esta tarea ofrece algunas dificultades this task poses o presents a number of problems;aquel negocio ofrecía inmejorables perspectivas that business had excellent prospects4. [oraciones, sacrificio] to offer up;ofrecer una misa por alguien to have a mass said for sb* * *v/t offer* * *ofrecer {53} vt1) : to offer2) : to provide, to give3) : to present (an appearance, etc.)* * *ofrecer vb (proponer y dar) to offer -
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представиться1. ( возникать) occur, present itself; (о случае тж.) offer, arise*если представится (удобный) случай — should an opportunity arise, if opportunity offers
ему представилось, что — it seemed to him that, he imagined that
3. (дт.; знакомиться) introduce oneself (to)4. страд. к представлять -
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pf — nadarz|ać impf książk. Ⅰ vt przypadek nadarzył mu dobrą transakcję a good business transaction came his way- czekał, co los mu nadarzy he waited to see what fate would bring himⅡ nadarzyć się — nadarzać się [okazja, szansa, możliwość] to present itself, to arise- nadarzyła się okazja kupna domu an opportunity arose to buy a house- nadarzyła jej się dobra praca a good job opportunity came her way a. presented itselfThe New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > nadarz|yć
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несов. - представля́ться, сов. - предста́виться1) (возникать - о случае, возможности) occur, present itself, offer, ariseслу́чай ско́ро предста́вился — an opportunity soon presented itself
е́сли предста́вится (удо́бный) слу́чай — should an opportunity arise / offer
2) (дт.; открываться взгляду) rise (before smb's eyes)на́шим глаза́м предста́вилась печа́льная карти́на — a picture of desolation rose before our eyes
3) безл. (дт.; казаться) seem (to); переводится тж. с помощью гл. imagineему́ предста́вилось, что — it seemed to him that, he imagined that
во сне ей предста́вилось, что — she dreamed that; she had a sleeping vision that
4) (тв.; притворяться) feign [feɪn]представля́ться больны́м — feign sickness
5) (дт.; называть себя при знакомстве) introduce oneself (to)
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