Recibieron (en. Received)

/re.si.ˈbje.ɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To accept or take something that is offered or given.

They received the award at the ceremony.

Ellos recibieron el premio en la ceremonia.

To grab or take something that comes to one.

The packages I ordered finally arrived at my house.

Los paquetes que ordené finalmente recibieron en mi casa.

To transition someone from one state to another.

She received a good education in her childhood.

Ella recibió una buena educación en su infancia.

From Latin 'recepere', which means 'to take back.'

they received a surprise

They found something unexpected.

recibieron una sorpresa

they received news

They were informed about something relevant.

recibieron noticias

they received instructions

They were given guidance on what they should do.

recibieron instrucciones

receive

To take something that is offered.

recibir

reception

The act of receiving or being received.

recepción

receiver

A person who receives.

recibidor

To receive something unexpectedly.

I received a message that I was not expecting.

Me recibí un mensaje del que no esperaba.

To obtain something that was not sought after.

They received a surprise gift at the party.

Recibieron un regalo sorpresa en la fiesta.