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recibir
/reθiˈβiɾ/
to receive
Voy a recibir un paquete mañana.
I'm going to receive a package tomorrow.
general
To take something that is given, sent, or delivered to you.
Recibí una carta de mi amigo.
I received a letter from my friend.
El equipo recibió el premio.
The team received the award.
Commonly used with direct objects like 'un regalo' (a gift), 'una noticia' (news), or 'una visita' (a visit).
general
To accept or admit something, such as an idea or a person.
No recibimos quejas de los clientes.
We do not accept complaints from customers.
El país recibió a los refugiados.
The country received the refugees.
Often used in formal or administrative contexts.
Collocations
recibir una llamadato receive a callrecibir un mensajeto receive a messagerecibir una visitato receive a visit
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Recibir' is often used with the preposition 'de' when indicating the source of what is received, e.g., 'recibir de alguien' (to receive from someone).
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
In formal contexts, 'recibir' is often used to describe official or administrative acts of receiving, while in informal contexts, it can describe everyday actions like receiving a gift or a call.
Word Origin
From Latin 'recipere', meaning 'to take back' or 'to receive'.
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 'recibir' can imply a formal or official act of receiving, such as in legal or administrative settings.
Word Breakdown
re-
back
prefix-cibir
to take
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