Recibi (en. I received)

/reˈθiβi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
English text: To accept something that is offered or arrives.
English text: I received a package in the afternoon.
Recibí un paquete en la tarde.
English text: To obtain something as a result of an exchange.
English text: I received an award for my work.
Recibí un premio por mi trabajo.
English text: To welcome someone in a place.
English text: I welcomed my friends at home.
Recibí a mis amigos en casa.

Etymology

English text: From the Latin 'recipere', which means to receive.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English text: to receive good news
English text: To obtain positive information.
recibir buenas noticias
English text: to receive a blow
English text: To suffer a physical impact.
recibir un golpe
English text: to welcome someone with open arms
English text: To host someone happily.
recibir a alguien con los brazos abiertos

Related Words

English text: to receive
English text: To take something that is offered.
recibir
English text: reception
English text: Action or effect of receiving.
recepción
English text: received
English text: That has been accepted or taken.
recibido

Slang Meanings

English text: To receive something unexpected
English text: Yesterday I received a nice surprise gift.
Ayer me recibí un buen regalo sorpresa.
English text: To receive bad news
English text: I received bad news about the exam.
Me recibí una mala noticia sobre el examen.