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reception

reception

Meaning of reception

hotel welcome area

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EN-UK/ə rɪˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/
EN-US/rɪˈsɛpʃən/
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reception with Russian translation

reception usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Я спросил на ресепшен, готов ли мой номер после раннего рейса.

I asked at reception if my room was ready after an early flight.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Пожалуйста, оставьте ключи на ресепшен при выезде.

Please leave the keys at reception when you check out.

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reception belongs to the topic "At the Hotel". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

receptionресепшен
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

reception synonyms

Related words worth learning together

front desk
Informal/US term for the hotel desk where guests are served and checked in
check-in desk
The desk where guests complete check-in procedures; emphasizes the function of registering arrivals
lobby
The entrance hall of a hotel; a larger public space that may include the reception but is not limited to it
registration desk
A desk specifically for registering guests or attendees; has a slightly more formal or administrative tone
concierge desk
The desk where the concierge works; a specialized service for reservations, local information and personal assistance
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🇬🇧en

Informal/US term for the hotel desk where guests are served and checked in

A2Very Often

Ask the front desk if you need a taxi.

🇬🇧en

The desk where guests complete check-in procedures; emphasizes the function of registering arrivals

A2Often

Head to the check-in desk to get your room card.

🇬🇧en

The entrance hall of a hotel; a larger public space that may include the reception but is not limited to it

A2Very Often

They sat in the hotel lobby and read the newspaper.

🇬🇧en

A desk specifically for registering guests or attendees; has a slightly more formal or administrative tone

A2Often

Please sign in at the registration desk when you arrive.

C
🇬🇧en
concierge desk

The desk where the concierge works; a specialized service for reservations, local information and personal assistance

A2Rarely

Ask the concierge desk about local tours and restaurant bookings.

G
🇬🇧en
guest services

The department or desk that handles guest requests, complaints and additional services; may not be a single physical desk

A2Often

Call guest services if you need extra pillows.

F
🇬🇧en
front office

The hotel department that includes reception and other guest-facing administrative services; more of an industry/administrative term

A2Rarely

The front office handles reservations and guest billing.

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How to pronounce reception and what this word means

reception means reception. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce reception

/ə rɪˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/

reception translation

reception

reception examples

I asked at reception if my room was ready after an early flight.

reception transcription

/ə rɪˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/, /rɪˈsɛpʃən/

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reception meaning: what does it mean?

hotel welcome area

reception pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

reception is pronounced as /ə rɪˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

reception definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I asked at reception if my room was ready after an early flight. Translation: Я спросил на ресепшен, готов ли мой номер после раннего рейса.

Is reception part of At the Hotel vocabulary?

Yes, reception can be learned in the At the Hotel topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is reception part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, reception can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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