No. 12,764 in Spanish
ofrenda
An "ofrenda" is an offering, often in the form of gifts or items presented in rituals or as a tribute.
In a sentence
Los pueblos indígenas hicieron una ofrenda al dios de la lluvia.
The indigenous people made an offering to the god of rain.
In this context, 'ofrenda' refers to a ceremonial gift or offering made to a deity as part of a ritual.
La ofrenda en el altar tenía flores y velas.
The offering on the altar had flowers and candles.
Here, 'ofrenda' denotes items placed as part of a commemorative ritual, especially relevant to cultural practices such as Day of the Dead.
La artista donó una ofrenda al museo como agradecimiento.
The artist donated an offering to the museum as gratitude.
In this instance, 'ofrenda' signifies a donation or contribution given as a form of gratitude or support.
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