receptionnounfeminine/ʁɨ.sɨˈsɐ̃w̃/mediumre·ce·çãoPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionThe act of receiving or welcoming someone; a formal welcome.The wedding reception was held in a beautiful garden.Please report to the reception desk when you arrive.synreceptionwelcomeantfarewelldepartureEtymologyDo latim 'receptio, receptionis' (ação de receber).Related wordsreceberrecetorrecetividaderecetáculo