Inklingo

recibí

reh-see-BEE/re.θiˈβi/

recibí means I received in Spanish (past action).

I received, I got

Also: I welcomed
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infinitiverecibir
gerundrecibiendo
past Participlerecibido

📝 In Action

Recibí una carta de mi abuela la semana pasada.

A1

I received a letter from my grandmother last week.

Cuando llegué, recibí una gran sorpresa.

A2

When I arrived, I got a big surprise.

Recibí el paquete justo a tiempo para la fiesta.

A2

I received the package just in time for the party.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • recibí una llamadaI received a call
  • recibí noticiasI got news

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedrecibe
yorecibo
recibes
ellos/ellas/ustedesreciben
nosotrosrecibimos
vosotrosrecibís

imperfect

él/ella/ustedrecibía
yorecibía
recibías
ellos/ellas/ustedesrecibían
nosotrosrecibíamos
vosotrosrecibíais

preterite

él/ella/ustedrecibió
yorecibí
recibiste
ellos/ellas/ustedesrecibieron
nosotrosrecibimos
vosotrosrecibisteis

subjunctive

present

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

imperfect

él/ella/ustedrecibiera
yorecibiera
recibieras
ellos/ellas/ustedesrecibieran
nosotrosrecibiéramos
vosotrosrecibierais

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "recibí" in Spanish:

i welcomed

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: recibí

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'recibí' to describe a single action finished yesterday?

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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
vivíescribí
📚 Etymology

The verb *recibir* comes from the Latin word *recipere*, which was formed by combining *re-* (meaning 'back' or 'again') and *capere* (meaning 'to take'). So, the original idea was 'to take back' or 'to take to oneself'.

First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.

Cognates (Related words)

English: receiveFrench: recevoir

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'recibí' and 'recibía'?

'Recibí' (preterite) is used for actions you did once and finished, like 'I received a text message.' 'Recibía' (imperfect) is used for ongoing, habitual, or descriptive actions in the past, like 'I used to receive gifts every Christmas.'

Does 'recibí' always mean 'I received'?

Yes, 'recibí' specifically means 'I received' or 'I got.' It is the 'yo' (I) form of the verb 'recibir' in the simple past tense.