A recepção
Example: A recepção do hotel é muito amigável e eficiente.
Definition
"A recepção" refers to the area or desk in a hotel or building where guests or visitors are greeted, checked in, or given information. It is the first point of contact and serves as a welcoming and administrative space for visitors and clients.
Etymology
The word "a recepção" comes from the Portuguese verb 'receber,' meaning to receive. It entered Portuguese through Latin 'receptio,' which means the act of receiving. Did you know? The term embodies the idea of greeting and welcoming others, a tradition rooted in hospitality practices across cultures.
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