reciba

re-SEE-bareˈsiβa

“reciba” means “receive” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

receive🔊B1Verb

when talking about wishes, doubts, or possibilities

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receive / accept🔊A2Verb

giving a polite command to 'you' (formal)

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receive

Also: get, welcome

VerbB1regular ir

A child with open arms looking up hopefully as a single golden leaf falls from the sky.

gerundrecibiendo

past Participlerecibido

infinitiverecibir

📝 In Action

Espero que ella reciba mi mensaje pronto.

I hope she receives my message soon.

Es posible que yo reciba el paquete hoy.

It is possible that I will receive the package today.

No creo que él reciba una invitación.

I don't think he will receive an invitation.

Word Connections

Synonyms

obtenga (to obtain)
acepte (to accept)

Antonyms

dé (to give)
envíe (to send)

Common Collocations

reciba un cordial saludo – please accept a warm greeting
cuando reciba – when I/he/she receive(s)

receive / accept

VerbA2regular irformal

A polite person in a suit handing a wrapped gift box to another person who is reaching out to take it.

gerundrecibiendo

past Participlerecibido

infinitiverecibir

📝 In Action

Por favor, reciba este obsequio de nuestra parte.

Please, accept this gift from us.

Usted, reciba a los invitados en la entrada.

You, welcome the guests at the entrance.

Word Connections

Synonyms

tome (take)

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yorecibiera

túrecibieras

él/ella/ustedrecibiera

nosotrosrecibiéramos

vosotrosrecibierais

ellos/ellas/ustedesrecibieran

Present Subjunctive

yoreciba

túrecibas

él/ella/ustedreciba

nosotrosrecibamos

vosotrosrecibáis

ellos/ellas/ustedesreciban

Indicative

Preterite

yorecibí

túrecibiste

él/ella/ustedrecibió

nosotrosrecibimos

vosotrosrecibisteis

ellos/ellas/ustedesrecibieron

Imperfect

yorecibía

túrecibías

él/ella/ustedrecibía

nosotrosrecibíamos

vosotrosrecibíais

ellos/ellas/ustedesrecibían

Present

yorecibo

túrecibes

él/ella/ustedrecibe

nosotrosrecibimos

vosotrosrecibís

ellos/ellas/ustedesreciben

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Words that translate to "reciba" in Spanish:

get→receive→welcome→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: reciba

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'reciba' to express a hope?

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👥 Word Family▼

recibir(to receive) — Verb

recibo(receipt) — Noun

recibimiento(welcome/reception) — Noun

recibidor(entrance hall) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

arriba escribaperciba

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin verb 'recipere', which means 'to take back' or 'to take in'.

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: receiveFrench: recevoirItalian: ricevere

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'reciba' a different word than 'recibir'?

It is a conjugated form of the verb 'recibir'. You use 'reciba' specifically for wishes, doubts, or when giving polite commands to someone you address as 'usted'.

Does 'reciba' always mean the same person?

No! Depending on the sentence, it can mean 'I', 'he', 'she', or 'you (formal)'. The context usually makes it clear who is receiving.