The Conditional Mood of recibir is used to express what would happen under certain circumstances, for example: Recibirías un premio si ganaras la competencia. (You would receive a prize if you won the competition).
Recibir is a regular verb, meaning its conjugations follow the typical pattern for -ir verbs in the Conditional Mood.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Recibir (to receive) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | recibiría |
Tú | recibirías |
Él / Ella / Usted | recibiría |
Nosotros / Nosotras | recibiríamos |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | recibirían |
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Usage of Recibir in the Conditional Mood
The conditional mood of recibir is used to express hypothetical or potential situations, often with an implied condition.
To receive or get something: For example, Si estudiara más, recibiría mejores calificaciones. (If I studied more, I would get better grades.)
To welcome or greet someone: For example, Te recibiríamos con los brazos abiertos. (We would welcome you with open arms.)
To accept or admit someone: For example, Si tuviera más experiencia, lo recibirían en ese trabajo. (If he had more experience, they would hire him for that job.)
To receive information or news: For example, Recibiría la noticia con alegría. (I would receive the news with joy.)
To endure or suffer something (colloquial): For example, Si lo hiciera, recibiría una buena regañada. (If he did that, he would get a good scolding.)
Examples
Examples of Recibir in the Conditional Mood
Si recibiría una herencia, viajaría por todo el mundo. (If I would receive an inheritance, I would travel around the world.)
Ella recibiría la noticia con mucha alegría. (She would receive the news with great joy.)
¿Qué recibirías a cambio por tu ayuda? (What would you receive in return for your help?)
Nosotros recibiríamos a los invitados con los brazos abiertos. (We would receive the guests with open arms.)
Ellos recibirían un premio por su arduo trabajo. (They would receive an award for their hard work.)
Si recibiría una oferta de trabajo mejor, la aceptaría sin dudarlo. (If I would receive a better job offer, I would accept it without hesitation.)
Tú recibirías un descuento si compras antes del viernes. (You would receive a discount if you buy before Friday.)
Nosotros recibiríamos la visita de nuestros familiares con mucho gusto. (We would gladly receive the visit of our relatives.)
Ellos recibirían una compensación por los daños causados. (They would receive compensation for the damages caused.)
Si recibiría una invitación a la fiesta, ¿irías conmigo? (If I would receive an invitation to the party, would you go with me?)
Tú recibirías un regalo sorpresa si te portas bien. (You would receive a surprise gift if you behave well.)
Nosotros recibiríamos un aumento de sueldo el próximo año. (We would receive a salary raise next year.)
Ellos recibirían un reconocimiento por su excelente servicio. (They would receive recognition for their excellent service.)
Si recibiría una llamada importante, te avisaría de inmediato. (If I would receive an important call, I would let you know immediately.)
Tú recibirías un correo electrónico con los detalles del evento. (You would receive an email with the details of the event.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Recibir (to receive) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo recibiría | I would receive |
Tú recibirías | You would receive |
Él / Ella / Usted recibiría | He / She / You would receive |
Nosotros / Nosotras recibiríamos | We would receive |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes recibirían | They / You all would receive |
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Synonyms
The Conditional mood is also known as the Simple Conditional, Conditional Simple, Would Tense, or Future of the Past in English, and as Condicional Simple, Pospretérito, Potencial Simple, or Condicional de Indicativo in Spanish.