Rescibir (en. Receive)
/resˈiβiɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To take something that is delivered or sent.
I received a package yesterday.
Recibí un paquete ayer.
To obtain or acquire information or a message.
She received the good news by phone.
Ella recibió la buena noticia por teléfono.
To accept in a specific place or context.
The hotel welcomed me with a smile.
El hotel me recibió con una sonrisa.
Etymology
From Latin 'recipere', which means 'to take back'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to receive news
To obtain updated or relevant information.
recibir noticias
to welcome someone
To welcome a person who arrives.
recibir a alguien
to receive an award
To be awarded or recognized for an achievement.
recibir un premio
Related Words
receipt
Document that certifies the receipt of money or goods.
recibo
reception
Action of receiving or place where visitors are received.
recepción
Slang Meanings
To receive an unexpected or surprising message.
I got a message that I didn't expect.
Me llegó un rescibir que no esperaba.
To receive news that changes someone's perspective.
That message changed my day.
Ese rescibir me cambió el día.