recibirá
“recibirá” means “he will receive” in Spanish (future action).
he will receive, she will get, you (formal) will receive
Also: it will acquire
📝 In Action
Ella recibirá el premio mañana.
A2She will receive the award tomorrow.
El paquete recibirá un nuevo sello en la aduana.
B1The package will get a new stamp at customs.
Usted recibirá una llamada de confirmación en breve.
B1You (formal) will receive a confirmation call shortly.
Si no paga, recibirá una multa considerable.
B2If he doesn't pay, he will get a considerable fine.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: recibirá
Question 1 of 2
Which English sentence correctly translates the meaning of 'Él recibirá el ascenso'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'recibir' comes from the Latin verb *recipere*, which means 'to take back' or 'to take into oneself.' The Spanish future tense ending ('-á') evolved from combining the infinitive with forms of the verb *haber* (to have), literally meaning 'to receive have I,' which became a single word over time.
First recorded: 10th-11th century (in its infinitive form)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'recibirá' different from 'va a recibir'?
'Recibirá' is the simple future tense, often used for more formal or distant future plans ('He will receive the diploma next year'). 'Va a recibir' (He is going to receive) uses the 'ir a' structure, which is more common in casual conversation and for actions happening very soon.
Can 'recibirá' refer to an object instead of a person?
Yes! Since Spanish uses 'él/ella' for objects too, 'recibirá' can mean 'it will receive' or 'it will get.' For example, 'El coche recibirá una nueva capa de pintura' (The car will receive a new coat of paint).