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recibirá

rre-si-bi-RÁ

verb (conjugated form)B1regular ir
he will receive?future action,she will get?future action,you (formal) will receive?future action
Also:it will acquire?referring to an object or organization

Quick Reference

infinitiverecibir
gerundrecibiendo
past Participlerecibido

📝 In Action

Ella recibirá el premio mañana.

A2

She will receive the award tomorrow.

El paquete recibirá un nuevo sello en la aduana.

B1

The package will get a new stamp at customs.

Usted recibirá una llamada de confirmación en breve.

B1

You (formal) will receive a confirmation call shortly.

Si no paga, recibirá una multa considerable.

B2

If he doesn't pay, he will get a considerable fine.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • recibirá un mensaje – will receive a message
  • recibirá una herencia – will receive an inheritance

💡 Grammar Points

Talking About the Future

This form 'recibirá' is part of the simple future tense, which is used for actions that are expected to happen later. It’s a very direct way to state future facts or predictions.

The 'Will' Form

Unlike English, which uses 'will' plus the base verb, Spanish attaches the ending directly to the infinitive: 'recibir' + 'á' = 'recibirá'. This is a very common pattern for all verbs in the future tense.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Tenses

Mistake: "Using the present tense to talk about the future with uncertainty: 'Espero que recibe la carta.'"

Correction: When you express hope or desire for a future action, you need the special form (subjunctive): 'Espero que reciba la carta.' 'Recibirá' is for certainty.

⭐ Usage Tips

Pronunciation Stress

Remember the accent mark! The stress is always on the last syllable in the future tense ('-rá'). This is what tells listeners it's the future tense.

✏️ 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

recibir(to receive) - verb
recibo(receipt) - noun
recepción(reception) - noun

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).