Italian Phrase
Ricevuto.
Meaning
Literally “received.” In everyday Italian it is a short way of saying “I have received it” or “Got it,” used to acknowledge that a message, document, package, or any information has arrived.
When to use
Use Ricevuto after you have received an email, a file, a parcel, or even a verbal instruction. It works in both formal (business emails) and informal (text messages) contexts, but in spoken conversation you might add a thank‑you or a verb for extra politeness.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ricevuto
Past Participle
Ricevuto is the past participle of ricevere and can be used with the auxiliary verb avere (ho ricevuto) or stand alone as an ellipsis to confirm receipt.
Ellipsis in Confirmation
When used alone, the subject and auxiliary are omitted; the meaning is understood from context – essentially “I have received it.”
Gender Agreement
If the implied noun is feminine, the participle changes to ricevuta (e.g., la mail è ricevuta).
🗨In Conversation
Ti ho inviato il contratto per email.
I sent you the contract by email.
Ricevuto, lo leggo subito.
Received, I’ll read it right away.
✕Common Mistakes
Ricevo il documento.
Ricevo means “I receive” (present tense). Use Ricevuto to confirm something you have already received.
Ricevuta il messaggio.
Ricevuta is the feminine form; use it only when the noun you refer to is feminine.
Ricevuto da me il file.
The prepositional phrase is unnecessary; the ellipsis already implies the subject.
↔Alternatives
Ho ricevuto.
I have received.
È arrivato.
It has arrived.
Messaggio ricevuto.
Message received.
Capito, grazie.
Got it, thanks.
Cultural Tip
In Italian business correspondence, confirming receipt with a brief “Ricevuto” (or “Ricevuto, grazie”) is considered courteous and shows you are on top of the communication. In casual chats, Italians often add a smiley or a short “Ok” after the word to keep the tone friendly.