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    Recibe (en. Receives)

    /re'θi.βe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To take or accept what is offered.
    She receives packages every day at her house.
    Ella recibe paquetes todos los días en su casa.
    To receive a message or news.
    The administrator receives the customers' complaints.
    El administrador recibe las quejas de los clientes.
    To assume a duty or position.
    He receives the position of director of the company.
    Él recibe el cargo de director de la empresa.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    receive with open arms
    To accept someone or something with joy.
    recibe con los brazos abiertos
    receive well
    To attend well to someone who arrives.
    recibe bien
    receive a message
    To accept or perceive a notification or communication.
    recibe un mensaje

    Related Words

    receipt
    Document that proves that something has been received.
    recibo
    reception
    Action of receiving something or place where it is received.
    recepción
    recover
    To get back something that was lost.
    recuperar

    Slang Meanings

    To receive money in an informal way.
    I got the little horse, I'm already receiving!
    Me llegó el caballito, ¡ya estoy recibiendo!
    To receive a blow or a criticism.
    In the fight, he took a hit and couldn't respond.
    En la pelea, él recibió y no pudo contestar.