/reθiˈβiɾ/ ES
/resiˈβiɾ/ MX
Translation
to receive, to get
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Word origin
From Latin recipere ('to take back, to receive'), from re- ('back') and capere ('to take'). It means 'to receive'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- recipere
- English cognates
- receive, recipe, receipt
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -ir conjugation. Pronouns: yo, tú, él/ella/ud., nos., vos., ellos/uds..
Indicative
| Person | Present | Preterite | Imperfect | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo | recibo | recibí | recibía | recibiré | recibiría |
| tú | recibes | recibiste | recibías | recibirás | recibirías |
| él/ella/ud. | recibe | recibió | recibía | recibirá | recibiría |
| nos. | recibimos | recibimos | recibíamos | recibiremos | recibiríamos |
| vos. | recibís | recibisteis | recibíais | recibiréis | recibiríais |
| ellos/uds. | reciben | recibieron | recibían | recibirán | recibirían |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect (-ra) | Imperfect (-se) |
|---|---|---|---|
| yo | reciba | recibiera | recibiese |
| tú | recibas | recibieras | recibieses |
| él/ella/ud. | reciba | recibiera | recibiese |
| nos. | recibamos | recibiéramos | recibiésemos |
| vos. | recibáis | recibierais | recibieseis |
| ellos/uds. | reciban | recibieran | recibiesen |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tú | recibe |
| ud. | reciba |
| nosotros | recibamos |
| vosotros | recibid |
| uds. | reciban |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- recibiendo
- Past participle
- recibido
Examples
.
I am going to receive a letter from my mother.
.
We receive many gifts at Christmas.
.
She received the news with a smile.
.
I want to get your call tonight.
.
The man receives money from his father.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 6: recibir, enviar, aunque and 6 more words.