recibiste
/reh-see-BEE-steh/
you received
The image shows that 'recibiste' means you received possession of something, like a gift.
recibiste(verb)
you received
?as in taking possession of something
,you got
?informal equivalent
you accepted
?a proposal or idea
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Simple Past (Preterite)
This form tells us that the action ('receiving') was finished and completed at a specific point in the past. It's like saying 'did receive' or 'got.'
The 'Tú' Form
'Recibiste' is only used when you are talking directly to one person whom you know well (the 'tú' form). For formal situations, use 'recibió' (usted).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Past Tenses
Mistake: "Using 'recibías' instead of 'recibiste' for a single event."
Correction: Use 'recibiste' for a single, completed action (e.g., 'You received the email at 3 PM'). Use 'recibías' for habitual or ongoing actions in the past (e.g., 'You used to receive gifts every Christmas').
⭐ Usage Tips
Quick Check
If you can replace 'you received' with 'you got' in English, 'recibiste' is usually the right choice.
In this context, 'recibiste' means you welcomed a person or group.
recibiste(verb)
you welcomed
?a person or group
,you hosted
?a party or event
you entertained
?guests
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Receiving People
When 'recibir' means to welcome a person, it often takes the personal 'a' before the person or people being welcomed: 'Recibiste a tu familia.'
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: recibiste
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'recibiste'?
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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.'