Recibirme (en. Receive)

/re.si.'biɾ.me/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To accept or take something that is offered or delivered.
I am going to receive the package that arrived this morning.
Voy a recibirme el paquete que llegó esta mañana.
To accept someone in a place or situation.
The teacher could not receive me during the meeting.
El profesor no pudo recibirme durante la reunión.
To take possession of something that has been generated or created.
It is important to receive me the recognition for my work.
Es importante recibirme el reconocimiento por mi trabajo.

Etymology

From the verb 'recibir', from Latin 'recipere', which means to take or accept.

Common Phrases and Expressions

receive me with open arms
To accept someone with appreciation and affection.
recibirme con los brazos abiertos
could not receive me
Indicates that someone could not accept or make room for another person.
no pudo recibirme
receive me well
Accept me in a favorable or pleasant manner.
recibirme bien

Related Words

receive
To take something that is offered.
recibir
accept
To grant accessibility to something or someone.
aceptar
welcome
To receive someone with affection.
acoger

Slang Meanings

To receive something informally.
I am going to receive this gift in a simple way.
Voy a recibirme este regalo de una forma sencilla.
To accept an unexpected situation.
He had to calmly accept what happened.
Tuvo que recibirme lo que pasó con calma.