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“Recibir” (to receive) in the Conditional Mood

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Understanding the Conditional Mood of “Recibir”

The Conditional Mood of recibir is used to express hypothetical or potential situations, for example: Recibirías un premio si ganaras el concurso. (You would receive a prize if you won the contest.)

Recibir is a regular verb, meaning its conjugations follow the typical pattern for -ir verbs in the conditional mood.

How to Use Recibir in the Conditional Mood

The conditional mood of recibir is used to express hypothetical or potential situations, often with an implied condition.

Receiving something: This is the most common meaning, referring to the act of getting or obtaining something. For example, Recibiría un regalo de cumpleaños si fuera más amable. (I would receive a birthday gift if I were nicer.)

Welcoming or hosting: It can also mean to welcome or host someone. For example, Recibiríamos a los invitados con los brazos abiertos. (We would welcome the guests with open arms.)

Accepting or admitting: In some contexts, it can mean to accept or admit someone or something. For example, La universidad recibiría a más estudiantes si ampliara sus instalaciones. (The university would admit more students if it expanded its facilities.)

Receiving information or news: It can also refer to receiving information or news. For example, Recibiría noticias de mi familia si tuviera un teléfono nuevo. (I would receive news from my family if I had a new phone.)

Colloquial usage: In informal contexts, it can be used to express receiving a physical or verbal attack. For example, Recibirías una paliza si sigues provocando a esos tipos. (You would get a beating if you keep provoking those guys.)

Real Life 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.)

Ustedes recibirían un descuento si compran antes del viernes. (You would receive a discount if you buy before Friday.)

Ellos recibirían un premio por su excelente trabajo. (They would receive an award for their excellent work.)

En la fiesta, recibiríamos regalos de nuestros amigos. (At the party, we would receive gifts from our friends.)

Los padres recibirían un reporte del progreso de sus hijos. (The parents would receive a report on their children’s progress.)

Después de tanto esfuerzo, recibiría el reconocimiento que merece. (After so much effort, she would receive the recognition she deserves.)

En el evento de caridad, recibiríamos donaciones para los necesitados. (At the charity event, we would receive donations for those in need.)

Ellas recibirían un premio por su valentía y coraje. (They would receive an award for their bravery and courage.)

Después de la audición, recibiríamos la respuesta sobre si fuimos aceptados o no. (After the audition, we would receive the answer about whether we were accepted or not.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Recibir (to receive) in the Conditional Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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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.