How to Say "they receive" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “they receive” is “reciben” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
verbA1
general context
Examples
Ellos reciben muchos correos electrónicos cada día.
They receive many emails every day.
Ustedes reciben un descuento especial hoy.
You all get a special discount today.
Who is doing the action?
The word 'reciben' always refers to a group of people. It is used for 'they' (ellos/ellas) or for 'you all' (ustedes).
Mixing up 'You' and 'They'
Mistake: “Using 'reciben' to talk to just one person.”
Correction: Use 'recibes' for one friend (tú) or 'recibe' for one formal adult (usted).
Related Translations
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.