recibir

recibir(
rreh
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see
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beer
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to receive
La víctima recibió un fuerte golpe al lado de la cabeza.The victim received a strong blow to the side of the head.
Dicen que el alcalde recibió dinero de fuentes sospechosas.They say that the mayor received money from shady sources.
b. to accept
Ella recibió su premio con mucho orgullo.She accepted her prize with much pride.
a. to get
Creo que no recibí el correo.I don't think I got the email.
a. to welcome
Nos recibió personalmente en el aeropuerto.He personally welcomed us at the airport.
El equipo visitante fue recibido con silbidos y abucheos.The visiting team was received with whistles and jeers.
b. to receive
Recibieron a su hijo con los brazos abiertos cuando regresó de la guerra.They received their son with open arms when he returned from the war.
a. to receive
El empleado no recibió bien la noticia de que lo estaban despidiendo.The employee did not receive the news that he was being fired well.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to receive visitors
Disculpe, pero el ama de la casa no está recibiendo hoy.I'm sorry, but the lady of the house is not receiving visitors today.
b. to see patients
Mi doctor sólo recibe los lunes y los jueves.My doctor only sees patients on Mondays and Thursdays.
recibirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
6. (to qualify)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. to graduate
¿Cuántos estudiantes se recibirán este año?How many students will graduate this year?
Mi hermana se recibió de ingeniera en Georgia Tech.My sister graduated as an engineer from Georgia Tech.
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