ricevuto

Ricevuto is the past participle of the Italian verb ricevere, meaning to receive. It is used in compound tenses with the auxiliary avere (for example, ho ricevuto una lettera, hai ricevuto i dati). As an adjective, ricevuto agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies, and is commonly seen in phrases like "documento ricevuto" or "messaggi ricevuti." When the direct object precedes the verb and with avere as the auxiliary, the participle can agree in gender and number (for instance, Le ho ricevute ieri, meaning I received them (feminine plural) yesterday).

Etymology and related forms: ricevere derives from Latin recipere, and the participle ricevuto reflects the Italian development of the verb over time. Related terms include la ricevuta (receipt), the act or document acknowledging reception, and la ricezione (reception or receipt of information). The passive or nominalized forms are less common but exist in legal or formal Italian.

Usage notes: ricevuto is also used as an interjection in communications, especially in radio or logistics, to acknowledge receipt of a message or instruction. In English, equivalents include “received,” “acknowledged,” or “roger.” The word is neutral and widely employed in both written and spoken Italian, across formal and informal contexts.

See also: ricevere, ricevuta, ricezione. Translations: received (English).