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How to Say "they welcome" in Spanish

The Spanish word forthey welcomeis recibenA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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verbA2
hosting guests or visitors
A friendly person standing in an open doorway with arms spread wide in a welcoming gesture.

Examples

Mis tíos siempre reciben a sus invitados con una gran cena.

My aunt and uncle always welcome their guests with a big dinner.

Los médicos reciben a los pacientes por la mañana.

The doctors see the patients in the morning.

Using the 'Personal A'

When 'reciben' means welcoming a person, you must put the word 'a' before the person's name: 'Reciben a Juan'.

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