receptivo
receptive
adjective rreh-sehp-TEE-boh Rare
Origin: From Latin receptivus, from recipere (to receive).
Also means
open
Usage Note
Receptivo describes a person, organism, or system that is open or responsive to input, ideas, or stimuli. In biology, hembra receptiva describes a female animal in a state ready for mating. In an interpersonal context it is used positively: ser receptivo a las críticas means to be open to feedback. The noun is receptividad.
Examples
"El equipo fue receptivo a las nuevas ideas."
Natural Translation
The team was receptive to the new ideas.
Related Words
Explore Spanish by topic