recibido
“recibido” means “received” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
received
Also: accepted, got
📝 In Action
El paquete fue recibido esta mañana.
A2The package was received this morning.
Tengo muchos correos no leídos y solo uno que ha sido recibido.
B1I have many unread emails and only one that has been received.
He recibido tu mensaje a tiempo.
A1I have received your message on time.
receipt
Also: acknowledgment (of receipt)
📝 In Action
Guarda el recibido como prueba de que entregaste el documento.
B1Keep the receipt as proof that you delivered the document.
El sistema muestra que el mensaje está en estado de recibido.
B2The system shows that the message is in a received state (acknowledged).
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: recibido
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'recibido' as part of a compound verb tense?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin verb *recipere*, which means 'to take back' or 'to accept.' It has maintained that core meaning of acceptance throughout its history in Spanish.
First recorded: Old Spanish (around the 13th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'recibo' and 'recibido'?
'Recibo' (noun) means 'receipt' (the physical slip of paper or digital document). 'Recibido' is the past participle used in verb phrases (like 'I have received') or as an adjective (like 'the package received'). 'Recibido' can also mean 'proof of reception' in formal contexts.
How do I say 'I received' in simple past tense?
You would use the preterite form of the verb 'recibir,' which is 'Yo recibí.' 'Recibido' is used for the present perfect: 'Yo he recibido' (I have received).