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    Recepción (en. Reception)

    /reθepˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Act of receiving something.
    The reception of the merchandise was carried out smoothly.
    La recepción de la mercancía se realizó sin problemas.
    Room or area where visitors are welcomed.
    We waited at the hotel reception.
    Esperamos en la recepción del hotel.
    Process by which a signal or message is received.
    The reception of internet service is very good in this area.
    La recepción del servicio de internet es muy buena en esta zona.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'receptio', meaning 'the act of receiving'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    document reception
    Process of accepting and registering documents.
    recepción de documentos
    call reception
    Process of answering and handling telephone calls.
    recepción de llamadas
    to receive at reception
    Welcoming someone in a designated place for that purpose.
    recibir en recepción

    Related Words

    to receive
    To take something that is given or offered.
    recibir
    correct
    That is in accordance with what is established.
    correcto
    greeting
    Way to acknowledge someone's presence.
    saludo

    Slang Meanings

    In some offices, 'reception' is used to refer to a break area.
    Let's go to reception for a coffee.
    Vamos a la recepción a tomar un café.
    In the academic field, 'reception' can be used to talk about the evaluation of papers.
    The reception of essays will be next Wednesday.
    La recepción de ensayos será el próximo miércoles.