tender

to offer something formally, especially in business or legal situations

ofrecer, presentar, tender una oferta

• tender an offer/bid/claim

Collocations tender a bid · tender an offer

• The company tendered its resignation.

  La empresa presentó su renuncia.

having or showing a gentle and kind nature; not rough or hard

dulce, tierno, sensible

• be tender with somebody

Collocations tender feelings · a tender heart

• She has a very tender nature.

  Ella tiene una naturaleza muy tierna.

hurt or damaged, especially recently; not fully healed

dolorido, herido, lastimado

• be tender in a part of the body

Collocations tender wound · a tender area

• He has a tender spot on his knee.

  Tiene un área sensible en la rodilla.

to formally offer something in court or to an official body, especially money as a fine or payment

pagar una multa, presentar un pago

• tender money

Collocations tender a payment · tender a fine

• The company tendered the sum of $10,000.

  La empresa presentó el pago de 10,000 dólares.

to provide a service to an organization or person

prestar servicios, tender asistencia

• tender services

Collocations tender services to a company · tender services in construction

• The firm tendered its services to the government.

  La empresa prestó sus servicios al gobierno.

to cook food gently in liquid until it is soft and easy to eat

cocinar suavemente, hervir ligeramente

• tender vegetables/meat

Collocations tender meat · tender vegetables

• The chef tendered the carrots until they were soft.

  El chef cocinó las zanahorias suavemente hasta que estuvieron tiernas.

to move a ship into position for loading or unloading cargo, or to be moved in this way

manejar un barco, tender un barco

• tender a ship

Collocations tender a ship to the dock · a ship is tendered into position

• The tugboat tendered the large cruise liner.

  El remolcador manejó el gran crucero hasta su posición.

a formal offer to do work or provide goods at a stated price, made in response to an invitation from the person who wants them

oferta, propuesta, licitación

• a tender for work

Collocations tender for a contract · submit a tender

• The company submitted its tender.

  La empresa presentó su oferta.