This is the 12005th most frequent Portuguese word.
recebessem
"Recebessem" means "they received" or "they might receive" in a subjunctive or conditional sense.
Here, 'recebessem' is used in the subjunctive imperfect tense to express a suggestion or possibility related to past events.
Os professores sugeriram que os alunos recebessem as instruções antes da aula.
The teachers suggested that the students receive the instructions before the class.
In this sentence, 'recebessem' is used in the subjunctive imperfect tense following a desire expressed in the past.
Eu queria que eles recebessem o prêmio pela dedicação.
I wanted them to receive the prize for their dedication.
Here, 'recebessem' is used in the subjunctive imperfect tense to describe a hypothetical scenario in the past.