Meaning
Get communication from someone.
Cultural Background
In Spain, 'recibir un mensaje' is standard, but 'me ha llegado un mensaje' is very common in casual speech. Mexicans often use 'me llegó' or 'recibí' interchangeably in daily life. Argentines might use 'recibir' but often prefer 'me mandaron un mensaje' (they sent me a message).
Preposition check
Always use 'de' for the sender.
Don't use 'para'
Using 'para' changes the meaning to 'intended for'.
Meaning
Get communication from someone.
Preposition check
Always use 'de' for the sender.
Don't use 'para'
Using 'para' changes the meaning to 'intended for'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
He _____ un mensaje de mi jefe.
Present perfect requires the past participle.
Which is correct?
Which preposition follows 'recibir' when naming a sender?
We use 'de' to indicate the source.
Match the verb to the meaning.
Recibir
Recibir means to receive.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Recibiste mi mensaje? B: Sí, _____ un mensaje hace un minuto.
Simple past is needed here.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesHe _____ un mensaje de mi jefe.
Present perfect requires the past participle.
Which preposition follows 'recibir' when naming a sender?
We use 'de' to indicate the source.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Recibir means to receive.
A: ¿Recibiste mi mensaje? B: Sí, _____ un mensaje hace un minuto.
Simple past is needed here.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsIt is neutral and works in all contexts.
Yes, it is very common for emails.
Recibí (I received).
Yes, it is the direct equivalent of 'get' in this context.
Yes, you can receive gifts too.
Extremely common.
Related Phrases
Enviar un mensaje
contrastTo send a message
Llegar un mensaje
similarA message arrives
Leer un mensaje
builds onTo read a message
