No. 1,243 in Portuguese
recebendo
"Receiving."
In a sentence
Estou recebendo um pacote pelo correio hoje.
I am receiving a package via mail today.
Here, 'recebendo' is used as the present continuous tense of the verb 'receber,' indicating an ongoing action of receiving something currently.
Ele estava recebendo muitas ligações ontem.
He was receiving many calls yesterday.
In this sentence, 'recebendo' represents the past continuous tense, describing an action of receiving calls that was happening over a period in the past.
Eles estarão recebendo os convidados na entrada da festa.
They will be receiving the guests at the entrance of the party.
In this instance, 'recebendo' expresses a future continuous action, specifying that they will be in the process of welcoming the guests at the future time.
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