Spanish Phrase
¿Ofreces una consulta gratis?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether the listener provides a free consultation. It is a polite, direct way to inquire about a no‑cost introductory meeting, often used in professional or service‑oriented contexts.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are contacting a potential service provider—lawyers, doctors, coaches, or freelancers—and want to know if they give a first‑time, no‑charge meeting. It works both in person and in written inquiries (email, chat).
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Ofrecesunaconsultagratis?
Ofrecer (present indicative, tú)
‘Ofreces’ is the second‑person singular form of the verb *ofrecer* in the present indicative, used when speaking informally to one person.
Indefinite article ‘una’
‘una’ agrees in gender and number with the feminine noun *consulta*.
Adjective placement – ‘gratis’
The adjective *gratis* (free) normally follows the noun it modifies, so *consulta gratis* is the natural order.
Interrogative punctuation
Spanish questions are enclosed by opening (¿) and closing (?) question marks.
🗨In Conversation
¿Ofreces una consulta gratis?
Do you offer a free consultation?
Sí, la primera consulta es sin costo. ¿Cuándo te gustaría agendarla?
Yes, the first consultation is free of charge. When would you like to schedule it?
✕Common Mistakes
¿Ofreces gratis una consulta?
Adjectives like *gratis* normally follow the noun; placing it before sounds unnatural.
¿Ofreces una consulta gratis?
If you want to be formal, use *¿Ofrece una consulta gratis?* (usted) instead of *ofreces* (tú).
↔Alternatives
¿Me das una consulta sin costo?
Can you give me a consultation at no cost?
¿Ofrecen una primera consulta gratuita?
Do you offer a free first consultation?
¿Hay alguna consulta gratuita disponible?
Is there any free consultation available?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries a ‘consulta gratis’ is a common marketing tool, especially for lawyers, doctors, and consultants. It’s polite to thank the provider after the free session and, if you decide to continue, to confirm the price for subsequent meetings. When speaking formally (to a stranger or in a business email), you would use the formal verb form *ofrece* instead of *ofreces*.