La recepcionista
Example: La recepcionista ayuda a los pacientes en el hospital.
Definition
"La recepcionista" is a noun referring to a female receptionist, a person who greets and assists patients or visitors in medical settings such as hospitals or clinics, managing appointments, answering inquiries, and providing initial support to ensure smooth operations.
Etymology
The term "la recepcionista" comes from the Spanish word 'recepción,' meaning reception, which itself originates from the Latin 'receptio,' meaning 'a receiving.' The suffix '-ista' is used in Spanish to denote a person who performs a specific role or job. So, "la recepcionista" literally means the person who receives or welcomes others.
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"La recepcionista" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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