recepcionista

receptionist

noun rreh-sep-syoh-NEES-tah Rare

Usage Note

Recepcionista is the standard term for a receptionist in a hotel, office, or medical practice. It is a sustantivo de género común: el recepcionista / la recepcionista, with the article marking gender. The role is described as atender la recepción (to man the reception desk). In larger hotels, a recepcionista may be distinguished from a conserje (concierge), who handles guest services beyond check-in.

Examples

"La recepcionista del hotel nos dio las llaves."

Natural Translation

The hotel receptionist gave us the keys.

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