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recibir Present Subjunctive Conjugation

recibirreceive

A1regular -ir★★★★★
Quick answer:

The present subjunctive of recibir uses 'a' endings: reciba, recibas, reciba, recibamos, recibáis, reciban.

recibir Present Subjunctive Forms

yoreciba
recibas
él/ella/ustedreciba
nosotrosrecibamos
vosotrosrecibáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesreciban

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use this when expressing a wish, doubt, or requirement that someone receives something (e.g., 'I hope you receive my letter').

Notes on recibir in the Present Subjunctive

Recibir is regular in the present subjunctive. It is formed by taking the 'yo' form of the present indicative (recibo) and changing the 'o' to 'a'.

Example Sentences

  • Espero que recibas mi regalo pronto.

    I hope you receive my gift soon.

  • Es importante que ellos reciban la información.

    It is important that they receive the information.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Dudo que él reciba el mensaje a tiempo.

    I doubt that he will receive the message on time.

    él/ella/usted

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: que yo recibe

    Correct: que yo reciba

    Why: For -ir verbs, the subjunctive uses 'a' endings, not 'e' endings.

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