Usage examples of "recibir" in Spanish with translation to English

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Más vale dar que recibir It's more blessed to give than to receive
Estoy deseando recibir tu carta. I'm looking forward to getting your letter.
Los políticos no se avergonzaban de recibir sobornos. The politician was not ashamed of having taken bribes.
Acabo de recibir tu carta. I just received your letter.
Espero con ganas a recibir su carta. I'm looking forward to getting your letter.
Mayor dicha es dar que recibir It's more blessed to give than to receive
Me sorprendió recibir una llamada de Tom. I was surprised to get a call from Tom.
Es más dulce dar que recibir. It is sweeter to give than to receive.
Si es posible, me gustaría recibir algunas pistas. I'd like to get some hints, if possible.
Estaba feliz de recibir mi sueldo. I was happy to receive my paycheck.
Ese niño se alegró de recibir el regalo. That child was happy to get the gift.
Esto ocurrió antes de recibir tu carta. This happened prior to receiving your letter.
Va a recibir un choque al ver los resultados. She will be shocked when she get to know the results.
Tom todavía no está listo para recibir visitas. Tom isn't yet ready to receive visitors.
Vas a recibir la peor paliza de tu vida. You will get the worst beating of your life.
Anhelo recibir una contestación favorable por su parte. I am looking forward to receiving your favorable answer.
Me alegré mucho de recibir un regalo de ella. I was very glad to get a present from her.
Hay más felicidad en dar que en recibir It's more blessed to give than to receive
Solo en filosofía uno puede usar un argumento circular y recibir elogios por ello. Only in philosophy can you use a circular argument and get praised for it.
Espero con ganas a recibir su respuesta favorable. I'm looking forward to receiving your favorable answer.
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