How to Say "you received" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “you received” is “recibiste” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¿Qué regalo recibiste por tu cumpleaños?
What gift did you receive for your birthday?
Recibiste el paquete ayer, ¿verdad?
You received the package yesterday, right?
Si recibiste la notificación, debes responder de inmediato.
If you got the notification, you must reply immediately.
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).
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').
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