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Italian word

reception

hotel reception / front desk

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reception

reception = also a party/event (wedding reception)

⚠️ The trap

In Italian hotels, 'reception' (borrowed from English) means the front desk. But 'ricevimento' is used for a formal reception/party (wedding reception = ricevimento di nozze). Using 'reception' for a party would confuse Italians.

To say "reception = also a party/event (wedding reception)" in Italian:

reception / accoglienza

"reception" in English means:

hotel reception / front desk

Example

"Lascia le chiavi alla reception quando esci."

"Leave the keys at reception when you go out."

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