How to Say "i welcomed" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “i welcomed” is “recibí” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Recibí una carta de mi abuela la semana pasada.
I received a letter from my grandmother last week.
Cuando llegué, recibí una gran sorpresa.
When I arrived, I got a big surprise.
Recibí el paquete justo a tiempo para la fiesta.
I received the package just in time for the party.
Action Completed in the Past
This form, 'recibí', tells you that the action of receiving started and finished completely at a specific point in the past (like 'yesterday' or 'last week').
Accent Mark Matters
The accent mark on the 'í' is essential! Without it ('recibi'), the word would be meaningless or pronounced incorrectly. It tells you where to stress the sound.
Mixing Past Tenses
Mistake: “Using 'yo recibía' when talking about a single, finished event.”
Correction: 'Recibía' means 'I used to receive' or 'I was receiving' (ongoing past action). Use 'recibí' for single, completed events: 'Ayer recibí un email' (Yesterday I received an email).
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