La recepción
Example: La recepción del hotel está abierta las 24 horas.
Definition
"La recepción" refers to the area or desk in a hotel or building where guests or visitors are first greeted and assisted, often responsible for check-in, information, and general inquiries. For example, in the phrase "La recepción del hotel está abierta las 24 horas," it means the hotel's front desk is open 24 hours.
Etymology
The term "la recepción" comes from the Spanish noun 'recepción,' which derives from the Latin 'receptio,' meaning 'a receiving' or 'welcome.' It originally referred to the act of receiving guests or visitors, which naturally extended to the place where this action occurs, such as a hotel's front area. Did you know? The word shares roots with the English 'reception,' highlighting their common Latin origin.
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"La recepción" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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