No. 217 in Portuguese
receber
To receive.
In a sentence
Eu irei receber um pacote amanhã.
I will receive a package tomorrow.
The verb 'receber' is used here to denote the action of receiving something, as in an object or delivery.
Gostaria de receber melhor orientação sobre este tema.
I would like to receive better guidance on this topic.
'Receber' indicates the reception or acquisition of intangible assistance or advice.
Eles receberam os convidados calorosamente.
They welcomed the guests warmly.
In this sentence, 'receber' is utilized to describe the act of welcoming or hosting people.
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