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    Recibía (en. Received)

    /re.θiˈβi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To accept something that is delivered or that arrives.
    I received letters from my friends with joy.
    Yo recibía las cartas de mis amigos con alegría.
    To obtain something that is given or delivered.
    She received gifts on her birthday every year.
    Ella recibía regalos en su cumpleaños cada año.
    To pick up something that has been left in a place.
    He received packages at the post office.
    Él recibía los paquetes en la oficina de correos.
    To continue with an action that has already been started.
    We received news about the situation in the country.
    Nosotros recibíamos noticias sobre la situación del país.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb receive, which comes from the Latin 'recipere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    receive an award
    To obtain recognition or an award.
    recibir un premio
    welcome someone
    To welcome a person.
    recibir a alguien
    not receive news
    To have no recent information about someone.
    no recibir noticias

    Related Words

    receive
    To accept something that is delivered.
    recibir
    welcoming
    Action of welcoming someone.
    recibimiento
    receiver
    Person who receives something.
    recibidor

    Slang Meanings

    To receive informally or unofficially.
    He always received things under the table.
    Él siempre recibía cosas por debajo de la mesa.
    To receive attention or interest from others.
    She always received good vibes at the parties.
    Ella siempre recibía buena vibra en las fiestas.