recibiendo
“recibiendo” means “receiving” in Spanish (in the process of getting).
receiving, getting
Also: accepting, welcoming
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Estamos recibiendo mucha ayuda de la comunidad.
A1We are receiving a lot of help from the community.
Mi hermano está recibiendo clases de guitarra esta semana.
A2My brother is taking (receiving) guitar lessons this week.
El jefe sigue recibiendo llamadas a pesar de ser tarde.
B1The boss keeps taking calls even though it's late.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: recibiendo
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Which sentence correctly uses 'recibiendo' to describe a current action?
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📚 Etymology▼
'Recibir' comes from the Latin verb *recipere*, which was formed by combining *re-* (meaning 'back' or 'again') and *capere* (meaning 'to take'). So, the root meaning is 'to take back' or 'to take to oneself.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do I use 'recibiendo' instead of just 'recibe'?
Use 'recibiendo' (always with 'estar') when you want to stress that the action is actively in progress or ongoing right at this moment. If you are describing a habit or a simple fact, use 'recibe' (the simple present tense).
Is 'recibiendo' regular?
Yes, 'recibiendo' is completely regular. The base verb 'recibir' is a perfect example of a standard -IR verb, making its continuous form very predictable.