Spanish word

recepcionista

Pronunciation

IPA/reθepθjoˈnista/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)receptionist

Example

¿Puede llamar a la recepcionista, por favor?

Can you call the receptionist, please?

Illustration for recepcionista (receptionist)

More examples

La recepcionista me indicó dónde dejar las llaves.

The receptionist told me where to leave the keys.

Core concept

Front-desk staff member responsible for receiving visitors, managing calls, and processing inquiries.

Common phrases

  • hablar con la recepcionista

    talk to the receptionist

  • llamar a la recepcionista

    call the receptionist

  • preguntar a la recepcionista

    ask the receptionist

Similar words

conserje: Manages building or hotel facilities, oversees upkeep, and assists on-site visitors.
portero: Manages building entrances, controls access, and directs people arriving at the door.
telefonista: Handles incoming telephone calls and connects or transfers them within the organization.
secretario: Performs office administrative tasks, organizes documents, and assists visitors.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que desempeña funciones en la recepción, como recibir visitantes, contestar el teléfono y tramitar consultas o reservas.

Word origin

Recepcionista is formed from recepción 'reception' plus the agent suffix -ista, and recepción comes from Latin receptio from recipere 'to receive'.

Usage tips

  • The form recepcionista is the same for men and women, so gender is shown with the article (el recepcionista, la recepcionista).

Related words

  • recepciónreception desknoun
  • recepcionaract as a receptionistverb

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