Recebir (en. Receive)

/reθeˈβiɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To accept something that is given or sent.

I am going to receive the package tomorrow.

Voy a recibir el paquete mañana.

To welcome someone.

We will welcome our guests with a dinner.

Vamos a recibir a nuestros invitados con una cena.

To obtain something, especially news or a message.

I received a letter from my friend.

Recibí una carta de mi amigo.

From Latin 'recipere', which means to take back.

to receive someone with open arms

To welcome someone in a very warm way.

recibir con los brazos abiertos

to receive news

To obtain information or a message.

recibir una noticia

to receive a blow

To suffer a physical or emotional impact.

recibir un golpe

receiver

Person or thing that receives something.

receptor

reception

Action or effect of receiving; place where visitors are received.

recepción

receipt

Document that certifies the receipt of something, generally a payment.

recibo

To receive something unexpected.

A surprise gift arrived for me, it was like receiving a stroke of luck!

Me llegó un regalo sorpresa, ¡fue como recibir un golpe de suerte!

To receive news.

I haven't received anything from them in a long time.

No he recibido nada de ellos desde hace tiempo.