This is the 1081st most frequent Spanish word.
reciben
"Reciben" means "they/you (plural) receive."
Here, 'reciben' is the verb meaning 'to receive' in present tense, third-person plural, specifically referring to 'ellos' or 'they'.
Ellos reciben muchas cartas cada semana.
They receive many letters every week.
In this case, 'reciben' expresses the action of taking in or receiving information or guidelines by the students, in a formal or preparatory context.
Los estudiantes reciben las instrucciones antes de comenzar el examen.
The students receive instructions before starting the exam.
'Reciben' again signifies the act of accepting or obtaining something beneficial or helpful, emphasizing the assistance provided to them.