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, so its conjugation follows the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Recibir (to receive) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American 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 Latin American vernacular, it can mean to get or receive something, often with a negative connotation, for example, ¡Recibe esta paliza! (Get this beating!)

To endure (colloquial): In a more colloquial sense, it can mean to endure or put up with something, for example, ¡Recibe este regaño! (Endure this scolding!)

Examples

Examples of Recibir in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Recibe mi abrazo! (Give me a hug!)

Por favor, reciba este regalo de mi parte. (Please accept this gift from me.)

Amigos, recibamos a nuestro invitado con una cálida bienvenida. (Friends, let’s welcome our guest with a warm welcome.)

Señores, reciban mis más sinceras felicitaciones por su éxito. (Ladies and gentlemen, receive my most sincere congratulations on your success.)

Oye, recibe este consejo de un amigo: nunca dejes de soñar. (Hey, take this advice from a friend: never stop dreaming.)

En esta ceremonia, recibamos a los nuevos ciudadanos con los brazos abiertos. (At this ceremony, let’s welcome the new citizens with open arms.)

Mamá, recibe este ramo de flores como muestra de mi amor. (Mom, receive this bouquet of flowers as a token of my love.)

Equipo, reciban mis felicitaciones por su arduo trabajo. (Team, receive my congratulations for your hard work.)

Antes de partir, recibe esta bendición de tus seres queridos. (Before you leave, receive this blessing from your loved ones.)

En esta boda, recibamos a los novios con alegría y buenos deseos. (At this wedding, let’s welcome the newlyweds with joy and good wishes.)

Querido amigo, recibe mi más sentido pésame en estos momentos difíciles. (Dear friend, receive my deepest condolences in these difficult times.)

Jefe, reciba mi renuncia formal a partir del próximo mes. (Boss, receive my formal resignation effective next month.)

En esta graduación, reciban nuestras felicitaciones por su arduo esfuerzo. (At this graduation, receive our congratulations for your hard work.)

Compañeros, recibamos este nuevo proyecto con entusiasmo y dedicación. (Colleagues, let’s embrace this new project with enthusiasm and dedication.)

Amigo, recibe este regalo como muestra de mi aprecio. (Friend, receive this gift as a token of my appreciation.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Recibir (to receive) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American 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.