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reciba

re-SEE-ba/reˈsiβa/

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.

B1

I hope she receives my message soon.

Es posible que yo reciba el paquete hoy.

B1

It is possible that I will receive the package today.

No creo que él reciba una invitación.

B1

I don't think he will receive an invitation.

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Antonyms

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.

A2

Please, accept this gift from us.

Usted, reciba a los invitados en la entrada.

B1

You, welcome the guests at the entrance.

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🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

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

present

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

indicative

preterite

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

imperfect

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

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesreciben
yorecibo
túrecibes
vosotrosrecibís
nosotrosrecibimos
él/ella/ustedrecibe
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Translate to Spanish

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?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
recibir(to receive) — Verb
recibo(receipt) — Noun
recibimiento(welcome/reception) — Noun
recibidor(entrance hall) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 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.