Recibida (en. Received)

[reθiˈβiða]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action and effect of receiving something.
The receipt of the letter was confirmed by the mail.
La recibida de la carta fue confirmada por el correo.
State of having received something.
The receipt of your request will be notified soon.
La recibida de su solicitud será notificada pronto.
Documentation that confirms the receipt of an object or message.
She keeps a copy of the receipt for her records.
Ella guarda una copia de la recibida para sus registros.

Etymology

From the verb receive, from Latin 'recipere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

received with open arms
To accept something with pleasure and without reservations.
recibida con los brazos abiertos
received in a formal manner
Official procedure to accept or acknowledge something.
recibida de manera formal
the receipt is an important document
Indicates that the documentation about the reception must be kept.
la recibida es un documento importante

Related Words

receive
To take something that has been sent or delivered.
recibir
receiver
Person who receives something.
receptor
reception
The act of receiving something.
recepción

Slang Meanings

Refers to the reception of important news.
That news was a big surprise for all of us.
Esa novedad fue una gran recibida para todos nosotros.
To receive a blow or criticism.
That reception was stronger than I expected.
Esa recibió fue más fuerte de lo que esperaba.