B1 noun Neutro

Reception

/rɪˈsep.ʃən/

The area in a hotel, office, or hospital where guests or patients are greeted and registered when they first arrive.

Exemplos

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1

I'll meet you in the hotel reception at 9:00 AM.

I will see you at the front area of the hotel at nine in the morning.

2

The reception staff are available 24 hours a day to assist you.

The workers at the front desk are there all day and night to help.

3

Wait at reception while I check our booking.

Stay in the lobby area while I look at our reservation.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
receptionist
Verb
receive
Adjetivo
receptive
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Dica de memorização

Reception is where you are 'Received' when you arrive.

Quiz rápido

If you need a towel, just call ___.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: reception

Exemplos

1

I'll meet you in the hotel reception at 9:00 AM.

everyday

I will see you at the front area of the hotel at nine in the morning.

2

The reception staff are available 24 hours a day to assist you.

formal

The workers at the front desk are there all day and night to help.

3

Wait at reception while I check our booking.

informal

Stay in the lobby area while I look at our reservation.

4

Wait times at reception were measured as part of the efficiency study.

academic

How long people waited at the front desk was part of the research.

5

Our reception area has been redesigned to look more professional.

business

The place where we greet clients has been changed to look better.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
receptionist
Verb
receive
Adjetivo
receptive

Colocações comuns

reception desk the counter where guests check in
at reception located in the reception area
reception area the space around the front desk
check in at reception to register at the front desk
call reception to telephone the front desk

Frases Comuns

reception is open

the front desk is working

go to reception

walk to the front desk for help

reception bell

the small bell used to get attention

Frequentemente confundido com

Reception vs Receipt

A receipt is a piece of paper showing you paid; reception is the place where you check in.

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Notas de uso

In hospitality, 'reception' is most commonly used for the front desk. It can also mean a formal party (e.g., a wedding reception).

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Erros comuns

Learners often say 'the receipt' when they mean 'the reception'.

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Dica de memorização

Reception is where you are 'Received' when you arrive.

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Origem da palavra

From Latin 'receptio', the act of receiving.

Padrões gramaticais

at reception at the reception desk the hotel reception
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Contexto cultural

In many budget hotels in Europe, reception might close at night, requiring a code to enter.

Quiz rápido

If you need a towel, just call ___.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: reception

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