la
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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