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Recibir Present Tense

Engage with the verb “recibir” in the present tense, fundamental for expressing receiving or getting in Spanish! Find an easy-to-follow verb chart, practical conjugation exercises, fun games, and sentences illustrating “recibir.” Advance your Spanish with our Spanish conjugation resources. Master the different forms of “recibir” by practicing on our recibir conjugation page.

Verb Meaning(s): to receive

Verb Chart: Recibir Present Tense

Yo

recibo

I receive
I do receive
I am receiving

Nosotros

recibimos

we receive
we do receive
we are receiving

(Juana, Juan)

recibes

you receive
you do receive
you are receiving

Vosotros

(informal Spain)

recibís

you all receive
you all do receive
you all are receiving

Él/Ella/Ud.

(Sra./Dr. García)

recibe

he/she/you receive
he/she/you do receive
he/she/you are receiving

Ellos/Ellas/Uds.

reciben

they/you all receive
they/you all do receive
they/you all are receiving

Recibir Present Tense Practice

Multiple Choice Game

Conjugation Practice

Present Tense

Recibir Present Sentence Examples

1. Yo recibo muchos correos electrónicos.
I receive many emails.
2. Tú recibes un regalo de cumpleaños.
You receive a birthday gift.
3. Él recibe buenas noticias.
He receives good news.
4. Ella recibe una llamada importante.
She receives an important call.
5. Usted recibe una invitación.
You (formal) receive an invitation.
6. Nosotros recibimos a los invitados en casa.
We receive guests at home.
7. Vosotros recibís una carta. (used only in Spain)
You all receive a letter.
8. Ellos reciben un premio.
They receive an award.
9. Ellas reciben flores en el escenario.
They (feminine) receive flowers on stage.
10. Ustedes reciben información actualizada.
You all receive updated information.