The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Recibir is used to give direct orders or instructions to receive something, for example Recibe el paquete. (Receive the package.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Recibir (to receive) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Recibir generally means to receive or to get, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To receive: The most common meaning is to receive something, for example, Recibe este regalo. (Receive this gift.)

To welcome: It can also mean to welcome someone, for example, Recíbelos con los brazos abiertos. (Welcome them with open arms.)

To accept: Another meaning is to accept something, for example, Recibe mis disculpas. (Accept my apologies.)

To get (colloquial): In some colloquial contexts, it can mean to get or to receive something, often with a negative connotation, for example, ¡Recibe tu merecido! (Get what you deserve!)

To take (rude): In a rude or aggressive context, it can mean to take something, for example, ¡Recibe esto! (Take this!) said while throwing something at someone.

Examples

Examples of Recibir in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Recibe este regalo con mucho cariño! (Receive this gift with much affection!)

Por favor, reciba mis más sinceras disculpas. (Please accept my sincerest apologies.)

Amigos, recibamos a nuestros invitados con los brazos abiertos. (Friends, let’s welcome our guests with open arms.)

Señor, reciba este pago por sus servicios. (Sir, receive this payment for your services.)

Compañeros, recibamos este nuevo reto con entusiasmo. (Colleagues, let’s embrace this new challenge with enthusiasm.)

Hijos, recibid esta bendición de vuestros padres. (Children, receive this blessing from your parents.)

Queridos amigos, reciban un fuerte abrazo de mi parte. (Dear friends, receive a big hug from me.)

Jóvenes, reciban esta enseñanza con humildad. (Young people, receive this teaching with humility.)

Equipo, recibamos estas críticas constructivas con madurez. (Team, let’s receive this constructive criticism with maturity.)

Señorita, reciba esta rosa como muestra de mi aprecio. (Miss, receive this rose as a token of my appreciation.)

Familia, recibamos a nuestros seres queridos con alegría. (Family, let’s welcome our loved ones with joy.)

Estimados colegas, reciban un cordial saludo de bienvenida. (Dear colleagues, receive a warm welcome greeting.)

Hermanos, recibid esta herencia con responsabilidad. (Siblings, receive this inheritance with responsibility.)

Querida, recibe este anillo como símbolo de mi amor eterno. (My dear, receive this ring as a symbol of my eternal love.)

Pueblo mío, reciban estas palabras de aliento en tiempos difíciles. (My people, receive these words of encouragement in difficult times.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Recibir (to receive) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.