Spanish Conversation · Level 19
90 words
Spanish word
recibir
Pronunciation
IPA/reθiˈβiɾ/
Meaning
- verbreceive
Example
Voy a recibir el paquete mañana.
I'm going to receive the package tomorrow.
More examples
Me gusta recibir cartas de amigos.
I like receiving letters from friends.
Core concept
Person opening a door to greet a visitor.
Common phrases
recibir un paquete
receive a package
recibir una llamada
receive a call
recibir un mensaje
receive a message
Similar words
recoger: An item placed or stored elsewhere is picked up by going to its place and collecting it.
aceptar: A proposed gift, favor, or invitation is accepted through agreement.
tomar: An object is physically taken by gripping or holding it with the hand.
obtener: A resource, result, or information is secured through deliberate effort or activity.
Definition in Spanish
Aceptar o tomar lo que alguien te da o lo que llega a tu posesión, incluyendo paquetes, mensajes o visitas.
Word origin
Derived from Latin recipere (re- 'back' + capere 'take'), originally meaning to take or take in and later used for accepting persons, messages, or goods.
Usage tips
- Recibir is used both for tangible arrivals (recibir un paquete) and formal notices (recibir una notificación), so context decides whether it is casual or administrative.