Recibió (en. Received)

/re.si.ˈβjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To accept something that is offered or comes to someone.
She received an unexpected gift on her birthday.
Ella recibió un regalo inesperado en su cumpleaños.
To take possession of something that is delivered.
The restaurant received a Michelin star this year.
El restaurante recibió una estrella Michelin este año.
To pick up or assume a burden or responsibility.
He received the responsibility of leading the project.
Él recibió la responsabilidad de liderar el proyecto.

Etymology

From the Latin 'recipere', which means 'to take back'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to receive news
To obtain information or updates about something.
recibir noticias
to welcome someone
To welcome a person to a place.
recibir a alguien
to receive with open arms
To accept someone warmly and kindly.
recibir con los brazos abiertos

Related Words

to receive
To take something that is offered or arrives.
recibir
receipt
Document that certifies the receipt of something.
recibo
receiver
Person or device that receives something.
receptor

Slang Meanings

To receive information informally.
I received the gossip about the party via text.
Me recibí el chisme de la fiesta por mensajito.
To obtain something unexpectedly.
I received an unexpected message in the morning.
Le recibí un mensaje que no esperaba en la mañana.