recibimos
reh-see-BEE-mos
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📝 In Action
Todos los días recibimos pedidos de clientes nuevos.
A1Every day we receive orders from new clients. (Present Tense, Habitual)
El mes pasado recibimos una bonificación por nuestro trabajo.
A1Last month we received a bonus for our work. (Preterite Tense, Completed Past)
¿Qué tipo de ayuda recibimos de la comunidad?
A2What kind of help do we receive from the community?
Cuando llegamos, recibimos un saludo muy caluroso de la anfitriona.
B1When we arrived, we received a very warm greeting from the host.
💡 Grammar Points
The Dual Tense Identity
The 'we' form, recibimos, is special because it is exactly the same in the Present Tense ('we receive') and the Simple Past Tense ('we received').
Context is Key
You must use surrounding words like 'ayer' (yesterday), 'siempre' (always), or 'la semana pasada' (last week) to know if the action is happening now or happened in the past.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Tenses
Mistake: "Using *recibimos* for the past when the context is unclear, leading to confusion about when the action happened."
Correction: Always add a time phrase when using *recibimos* in the past to prevent misunderstanding (e.g., 'Ayer recibimos...').
⭐ Usage Tips
Easy Regularity
Recibir is a regular -IR verb, which means it follows the standard pattern without strange spelling changes or unexpected forms. Once you know the pattern, you know them all!
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: recibimos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'recibimos' to mean 'we received' (past tense)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I tell if 'recibimos' means present or past?
Look for time indicators! Words like 'hoy' (today) or 'cada día' (every day) mean it's present. Words like 'ayer' (yesterday) or 'el año pasado' (last year) mean it's past. If there is no time word, the context usually makes it clear.
Is 'recibimos' a regular verb?
Yes, *recibir* is a regular -IR verb, which makes conjugating it very predictable and easy to learn.