recepción
/reh-sep-SYOHN/
reception
Recepción as the front desk area where guests check in.
recepción(noun)
reception
?front desk area
,front desk
?hotel or office check-in
lobby
?waiting area near the desk
📝 In Action
¿Dónde está la recepción? Necesito registrarme.
A1Where is the front desk? I need to check in.
Deje su mensaje en la recepción antes de irse.
A2Leave your message at reception before you leave.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Reminder
Even though it ends in '-ción', it’s always feminine, so you use 'la recepción' or 'una recepción'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use 'la' or 'una'
When asking for the location, use the definite article: '¿Dónde está la recepción?' (Where is the reception?)
Recepción meaning a formal party or social event.
📝 In Action
La recepción de la boda fue en un castillo antiguo.
B1The wedding reception was in an old castle.
Organizaron una recepción oficial para el embajador.
B2They organized an official reception for the ambassador.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Not quite 'Party'
Mistake: "Using 'recepción' for a casual party: 'Vamos a una recepción en casa de Juan.'"
Correction: Use 'fiesta' or 'reunión' for casual gatherings. 'Recepción' implies a more formal or official event.
Recepción referring to the quality of a signal.
📝 In Action
La recepción de la radio es muy mala en el túnel.
B2The radio reception is very bad in the tunnel.
El técnico dijo que la mala recepción se debía a la antena.
C1The technician said the poor reception was due to the antenna.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
If you are talking about phones or TV, 'recepción' almost always refers to signal strength.
Recepción used to mean the acknowledgement or physical receipt of an item.
recepción(noun)
receipt
?acknowledgement of receiving
,acceptance
?of an idea or proposal
receiving
?the action itself
📝 In Action
Confirmamos la recepción de su solicitud de beca.
B1We confirm the receipt of your scholarship application.
La nueva ley tuvo una recepción mixta entre el público.
C1The new law had a mixed acceptance among the public.
💡 Grammar Points
Formal Use
This meaning is often found in official letters, emails, or legal documents, meaning 'we got it'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: recepción
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'recepción' to mean 'signal quality'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'recepción' the same as 'recibo'?
No, they are related but different! 'Recepción' is the general act or place of receiving (like the front desk or a party). 'Recibo' is a specific noun meaning a 'receipt'—the paper document proving you received something or paid for it.
How do I know if 'recepción' means a party or a desk?
Context is your best friend! If you hear it used with verbs like 'celebrar' (to celebrate) or 'de boda' (wedding), it means a party. If you hear it used with 'hotel' or 'llave' (key), it means the front desk.