Recibiese (en. Received)
/resiˈβjese/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Accept something that is given or offered.
If he received the package, he would take it to the recipient.
Si él recibiese el paquete, lo llevaría al destinatario.
Obtain something that has been given or delivered.
Although I didn't think he would receive the news, in the end, an email arrived.
Aunque no creía que recibiese la noticia, al final llegó un correo.
Receive attention or treatment from someone.
If he received more help, he could finish the project on time.
Si recibiese más ayuda, podría terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
Etymology
From the Latin 'recipere', which means 'to take back'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
receive news
Obtain information or updates about something.
recibir noticias
receive help
Receive support or assistance in a situation.
recibir ayuda
receive a response
Obtain an answer to a question or request.
recibir una respuesta
Related Words
receive
Verb that means to take something that is given or delivered.
recibir
reception
Action of receiving something, especially at an event or meeting.
recepción
receiver
Person or thing that receives something.
receptor
Slang Meanings
To receive something unexpected.
I was surprised when I received the gift without warning.
Me quedé sorprendido cuando recibí el regalo sin aviso.
To accept a complicated situation.
I had to receive the news as it came, without beating around the bush.
Tuve que recibir la noticia como vino, sin dar más vueltas.