Recibiera (en. Received)

/re.θiˈβje.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To accept something that is received, whether physical or digital.

If I had received the letter on time, I would have been able to respond.

Si recibiera la carta a tiempo, habría podido contestar.

To pick up or obtain something that is delivered.

If I received the package today, I would have time to review it.

Si recibiera el paquete hoy, tendría tiempo para revisarlo.

To experience something informally, like an emotion or feeling.

If I received more emotional support, I would feel better.

Si recibiera más apoyo emocional, me sentiría mejor.

Etymology: From Latin 'recipere', which means to receive.

If I received a penny

Expression indicating that if I had received money for every time something happened.

si recibiera un centavo

received the news

Refers to the act of finding out about something.

recibiera la noticia

did not receive anything

Indicates that no results or rewards have been obtained.

no recibiera nada

receive

Verb that describes the action of accepting or taking something that is given.

recibir

reception

Noun that refers to the act of receiving someone.

recibimiento

receiver

Person or thing that receives something.

recibidor

To receive something that would not be expected.

When the money arrived without warning, I thought I had received a good tip.

Cuando me llegó el dinero sin avisar, pensé que había recibido un buen pitazo.

To accept unexpected news.

When I heard that I had been promoted, I couldn't believe that I received it so well.

Cuando escuché que me habían promovido, no podía creer que lo recibiera tan bien.