Recebais

Recebais is a term derived from Portuguese and Spanish, meaning "you all receive" or "you (plural, formal) receive." It is the second-person plural present subjunctive form of the verb "receber" (to receive) in Portuguese and "recibir" in Spanish. The subjunctive mood is used to express a variety of nuances, including doubt, desire, emotion, possibility, and necessity.

In practical usage, "recebais" would typically appear in contexts such as formal requests, hypothetical situations, or expressions of wishes. For example, in Portuguese, one might say "Espero que vocês recebam boas notícias" (I hope that you all receive good news), where the subjunctive "recebam" (the equivalent of "recebais" in a more common conjugation) indicates hope. Similarly, in Spanish, a formal instruction might use the subjunctive. The specific conjugation "recebais" is less common in modern everyday speech, particularly in Portuguese, where other forms like "recebam" are more prevalent. However, understanding its grammatical function within the subjunctive mood is key to deciphering its meaning in older texts or more formal linguistic contexts. Its presence signifies a conditional or subjective action rather than a direct statement of fact.