Recibamos (en. Let us receive)

/re.si.'βa.mos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Accept something that is given or delivered.
It is important that we receive the information on time.
Es importante que recibamos la información a tiempo.
Take possession of something that arrives.
I hope we receive the letters before the office closes.
Espero que recibamos las cartas antes de que cierre la oficina.
To pick up or receive something from someone.
That we receive the help we need.
Que recibamos la ayuda que necesitamos.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

let’s welcome whatever comes
Accept any situation that arises.
recibamos lo que venga
let’s receive warmly
Give a friendly welcome.
recibamos cordialmente

Related Words

receive
Accept something that is given or sent.
recibir
reception
Action of receiving something.
recepción
receptive
Having the capacity to receive.
receptivo

Slang Meanings

Receive something informally or in a friendly context.
When we arrived at the party, they said 'let’s receive the fun.'
Cuando llegamos a la fiesta, nos dijeron 'recibamos la diversión'.
Accept anything that is offered.
At that meeting, they only expected us to receive what they give us.
En ese encuentro, solo esperaban que recibamos lo que nos den.