recibido
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received
This illustrates something that has been recibido (received/accepted).
recibido(Adjective)
received
?as in, something that was accepted
accepted
?when referring to delivery or communication
,got
?informal past action
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Dual Role: Adjective or Verb Helper
When used with the verb 'haber' (e.g., he recibido), it helps form perfect tenses and never changes its ending. When used with 'ser' or 'estar' (e.g., fue recibido), it acts like a descriptive adjective and must agree in gender and number (recibida, recibidos, recibidas).
The Fixed Form with 'Haber'
No matter who is receiving or how many things are received, when used with 'haber' (like in 'we have received'), it always stays 'recibido' (e.g., Nosotros hemos recibido).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Changing the Ending in Perfect Tenses
Mistake: "Hemos recibidas las flores."
Correction: Hemos recibido las flores. (The participle doesn't change when used with 'haber'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Building Perfect Tenses
Think of 'recibido' as the 'ed' ending in English verbs like 'received.' You combine the correct form of 'haber' (to have) plus 'recibido' to describe actions completed in the past, like Yo he recibido (I have received).
A recibido (receipt) is a proof of delivery or reception.
recibido(Noun)
receipt
?proof of delivery or reception
acknowledgment (of receipt)
?confirmation status, often digital
📝 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).
💡 Grammar Points
Shortened Form of Receipt
While the more common word for a store receipt is 'recibo' (noun), 'recibido' is often used in official contexts, especially when referring to the confirmation that a package or important letter has been successfully taken in.
⭐ Usage Tips
Digital Status
Look for 'recibido' in apps and email systems. It is the status that confirms an item or message has been successfully downloaded or acknowledged by the recipient.
✏️ 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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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).