The Present Subjunctive 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 Present Subjunctive conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

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

The present subjunctive of recibir is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or uncertainty about receiving something.

Expressing wishes or desires: For example, Espero que recibas buenas noticias pronto. (I hope you receive good news soon.)

Expressing demands or recommendations: For example, Es importante que recibas la vacuna. (It’s important that you receive the vaccine.)

Expressing uncertainty: For example, No estoy seguro de que reciba el paquete a tiempo. (I’m not sure if they will receive the package on time.)

Colloquial usage: Ojalá que recibas una buena propina. (I hope you get a good tip.) ¡Que recibas un buen regaño! (May you get a good scolding! – said jokingly)

Examples

Examples of Recibir in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que recibas mi mensaje con cariño. (I hope you receive my message with affection.)

Es importante que recibamos la ayuda que necesitamos. (It’s important that we receive the help we need.)

Aunque no reciba un premio, participar ya es un honor. (Even if I don’t receive an award, participating is already an honor.)

Ojalá que reciban la buena noticia con alegría. (I hope they receive the good news with joy.)

Para que podamos recibir los beneficios, hay que cumplir ciertos requisitos. (In order for us to receive the benefits, we have to meet certain requirements.)

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

Dudo que recibamos la aprobación del comité. (I doubt we’ll receive approval from the committee.)

Temo que no reciban el paquete a tiempo. (I’m afraid they won’t receive the package on time.)

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

Cuando recibamos los resultados, te avisaremos de inmediato. (When we receive the results, we’ll let you know right away.)

Aunque reciban críticas, no se rindan. (Even if they receive criticism, don’t give up.)

Es fundamental que recibas el tratamiento adecuado. (It’s essential that you receive the proper treatment.)

Ojalá que reciba la oportunidad que tanto anhela. (I hope he receives the opportunity he longs for.)

Quiero asegurarme de que reciban mi mensaje fuerte y claro. (I want to make sure they receive my message loud and clear.)

Aunque no recibamos una respuesta hoy, no perderemos la esperanza. (Even if we don’t receive a response today, we won’t lose hope.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Recibir (to receive) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American 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.