Recibirle (en. Receive)

/reθiˈβiɾle/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To accept someone who is arriving at a place.

We decided to receive him at the airport.

Decidimos recibirle en el aeropuerto.

To welcome a person.

We are going to receive him at the party.

Nosotros vamos a recibirle en la fiesta.

To obtain something that has been sent.

I hope to receive the package tomorrow.

Espero recibirle el paquete mañana.

From the verb "receive," which comes from the Latin "recipere."

receive him with open arms

To give a warm welcome to someone.

recibirle con los brazos abiertos

I can't receive him today

Indicates that it is not possible to accept someone at this moment.

no puedo recibirle hoy

waiting to receive him

To be waiting for someone's arrival.

esperar a recibirle

receive

To take or accept something that is offered.

recibir

welcome

To give refuge or assistance to someone.

acoger

To consent to receive something or someone.

aceptar

Informal reception

We are going to have a surprise reception for his birthday.

Vamos a hacer un recibimiento sorpresa para su cumpleaños.

To receive something unexpected

Sometimes, receiving good news is the best part of the day.

A veces, recibirle una buena noticia es lo mejor del día.