The Subjunctive Mood of Recibir is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about receiving something, for example: Espero que recibas mi carta. (I hope you receive my letter.)

Recibir is a regular -ir verb, so its conjugations in the Present Subjunctive follow the regular pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Recibir (to receive) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

Recibir generally means to receive or to get, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To receive: for example, Espero que recibas mi carta pronto (I hope you receive my letter soon).

To welcome: for example, Es importante que recibamos a los invitados con amabilidad (It’s important that we welcome the guests kindly).

To accept: for example, Sería bueno que recibas sus disculpas (It would be good if you accept their apologies).

To get (colloquial): for example, Ojalá que recibas una buena nota en el examen (I hope you get a good grade on the exam).

To take (colloquial): for example, ¿Quieres que reciba un taxi o prefieres caminar? (Do you want to take a taxi or would you prefer to walk?)

To endure (colloquial): for example, No creo que puedas recibir tanto estrés (I don’t think you can endure so much stress).

Examples

Examples of Recibir in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que mi hijo reciba buenas calificaciones este semestre. (I hope my son gets good grades this semester.)

Es importante que todos recibamos un trato justo, sin importar nuestra raza o género. (It’s important that we all receive fair treatment, regardless of our race or gender.)

Aunque no lo creas, el jefe quiere que recibas un aumento de sueldo. (Believe it or not, the boss wants you to receive a raise.)

Ojalá que el equipo reciba el trofeo este año. (Hopefully the team receives the trophy this year.)

Es necesario que los refugiados reciban ayuda humanitaria. (It’s necessary that the refugees receive humanitarian aid.)

El instructor sugirió que recibamos clases adicionales para mejorar nuestras habilidades. (The instructor suggested that we receive additional classes to improve our skills.)

Mis padres insisten en que reciba una buena educación. (My parents insist that I receive a good education.)

El gerente ordenó que recibamos capacitación sobre el nuevo software. (The manager ordered that we receive training on the new software.)

Es una lástima que no recibas el reconocimiento que mereces. (It’s a shame that you don’t receive the recognition you deserve.)

El médico recomendó que el paciente reciba terapia física. (The doctor recommended that the patient receive physical therapy.)

Espero que recibáis un buen servicio en este restaurante. (I hope you receive good service at this restaurant.)

Es fundamental que los niños reciban una educación de calidad. (It’s essential that children receive a quality education.)

El abogado solicitó que su cliente reciba un juicio justo. (The lawyer requested that his client receive a fair trial.)

Desearía que recibiéramos más apoyo de nuestros familiares. (I wish we received more support from our family members.)

El entrenador exigió que los jugadores reciban un entrenamiento intensivo. (The coach demanded that the players receive intensive training.)

Conjugations with English Translations

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

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.