recibiste
“recibiste” means “you received” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
you received, you got
Also: you accepted
📝 In Action
¿Qué regalo recibiste por tu cumpleaños?
A1What gift did you receive for your birthday?
Recibiste el paquete ayer, ¿verdad?
A2You received the package yesterday, right?
Si recibiste la notificación, debes responder de inmediato.
B1If you got the notification, you must reply immediately.
you welcomed, you hosted
Also: you entertained
📝 In Action
¿Cómo recibiste a los invitados en tu casa?
B1How did you welcome the guests into your house?
Me contaron que recibiste muy bien a tu nueva jefa.
B2They told me you hosted your new boss very well.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Words that translate to "recibiste" in Spanish:
you accepted→you entertained→you got→you hosted→you received→you welcomed→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: recibiste
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'recibiste'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *recipere*, meaning 'to take back' or 'to take into one's possession.' The meaning has stayed very consistent over centuries.
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'recibiste' a regular or irregular verb form?
'Recibiste' comes from the verb 'recibir,' which is a regular verb. This means it follows the standard pattern for -ir verbs when you conjugate it, making it easy to learn!
When do I use 'recibiste' versus 'recibías'?
Use 'recibiste' (simple past) for a single action that ended completely: 'You received the letter last week.' Use 'recibías' (imperfect past) for ongoing or repeated actions in the past: 'You used to receive many letters when you lived there.'