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feminine

/reθepˈθjon/

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Translation

reception

Word origin

From Latin receptio, from recipere ('to receive'), from re- plus capere ('to take').

Origin
Latin
Root
receptio
English cognates
reception, receive, recipient

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralrecepciones

Examples

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Leave the keys at the hotel reception.

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The wedding reception was in a lovely garden.

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The signal reception is very weak here.

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Ask at reception about your room.

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There was an official reception for the guests.

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This word is part of lesson 50.