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"Albergad" is a form of "albergar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to house". "Recibid" is a form of "recibir", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to receive". Learn more about the difference between "albergad" and "recibid" below.
albergar(
ahl
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behr
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gahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to shelter)
a. to house
Este edificio alberga a los empleados y a sus familias.This building houses the employees and their families.
b. to accommodate
Se están construyendo viviendas para albergar a los refugiados.Housing is being built to accommodate the refugees.
c. to be home to
Esta residencia de la tercera edad alberga a más de cien ancianos.This retirement home is home to more than a hundred senior citizens.
2. (to hide)
a. to harbor (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El granjero fue acusado de albergar a un fugitivo en el granero.The farmer was charged with harboring a fugitive in his barn.
b. to harbour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Nos chocó saber que los vecinos habían estado albergando a un terrorista todo este tiempo.We were shocked to find our neighbours had been harbouring a terrorist all this time.
3. (to bear)
a. to harbor (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La señora alberga mucho resentimiento hacia su exesposo.The woman harbors a lot of resentment toward her ex-husband.
b. to harbour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Creo que Brenda todavía alberga mucho odio hacia el gerente que la echó del trabajo.I think Brenda still harbours a lot of hate towards the manager who fired her.
c. to cherish
La familia todavía alberga la esperanza de que John mejore.The family still cherishes the hope that John will get better.
4. (to contain)
albergarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to shelter
Hombres, mujeres y niños se albergaron en el refugio.Men, women, and children sheltered at the refuge.
b. to take refuge
Nos albergamos en una cueva hasta que pasó la tormenta.We took refuge in a cave until the storm passed.
recibir(
rreh
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see
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beer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to receive
La víctima recibió un fuerte golpe al lado de la cabeza.The victim received a strong blow to the side of the head.
Dicen que el alcalde recibió dinero de fuentes sospechosas.They say that the mayor received money from shady sources.
3. (to greet)
a. to welcome
Nos recibió personalmente en el aeropuerto.He personally welcomed us at the airport.
El equipo visitante fue recibido con silbidos y abucheos.The visiting team was received with whistles and jeers.
b. to receive
Recibieron a su hijo con los brazos abiertos cuando regresó de la guerra.They received their son with open arms when he returned from the war.
a. to receive
El empleado no recibió bien la noticia de que lo estaban despidiendo.The employee did not receive the news that he was being fired well.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to receive visitors
Disculpe, pero el ama de la casa no está recibiendo hoy.I'm sorry, but the lady of the house is not receiving visitors today.
b. to see patients
Mi doctor sólo recibe los lunes y los jueves.My doctor only sees patients on Mondays and Thursdays.
recibirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
6. (to qualify) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. to graduate
¿Cuántos estudiantes se recibirán este año?How many students will graduate this year?
Mi hermana se recibió de ingeniera en Georgia Tech.My sister graduated as an engineer from Georgia Tech.
