Recibimiento (en. Reception)

re-si-bi-mien-to

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: The action of receiving someone or something formally.

Example Sentence: The reception of the new director was very cordial.

El recibimiento del nuevo director fue muy cordial.

Definition: The way guests or visitors are received.

Example Sentence: The reception at the party was spectacular.

El recibimiento en la fiesta fue espectacular.

Definition: The acceptance or taking of something that is given.

Example Sentence: The reception of the letter by the recipient was immediate.

El recibimiento de la carta por parte del destinatario fue inmediato.

Etymology/Origin: From the verb 'receive', which comes from the Latin 'recipere'.

Common Phrase: cold reception

Meaning: To receive someone without warmth or a welcoming treatment.

recibimiento en frío

Common Phrase: give a warm reception

Meaning: To receive someone in a kind and welcoming manner.

dar un buen recibimiento

Common Phrase: traditional reception

Meaning: A traditional or ceremonial way of receiving someone.

recibimiento a la antigua

Related Word: receive

Description: To take or accept something that is offered.

recibir

Related Word: reception

Description: The action of receiving or the place where people are received.

recepción

Related Word: welcome

Description: Receiving someone in a place.

acoger

Slang Meaning: Informal reception at a party.

Slang Example: The reception was so relaxed that everyone felt at home.

El recibimiento fue tan relajado que todos se sentían como en casa.

Slang Meaning: A surprising arrival.

Slang Example: The reception was unexpected; no one was waiting for it.

El recibimiento fue inesperado, nadie lo estaba esperando.